Moving to Austria from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Austria, you would find that Austria is 4.5% more expensive than Canada overall. A CA$110,000 salary in Canada would need to be roughly €71,900 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Austria.
What does your salary buy?
CA$110,000 → €71,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 22.0% more
Groceries
pay 3.2% more
Transportation
pay 22.4% more
Housing
pay 9.5% less
Childcare
pay 2.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Canada to Austria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs significantly better than Canada across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Canada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Canada generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Canada performs better than Austria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Austria generally does better on family life, though Canada leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Canada Revenue Agency (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2008). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ottawa | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Meteorological Service of Canada
GeoSphere AustriaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.
Canada passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting Canada
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Austria than Canada?
On average Austria is around 5% pricier than Canada, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Budget about €17,975 for 3 months in Austria (based on a CA$110,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Austria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 30.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Austria safe for expats?
Austria performs significantly better than Canada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Canada?
Canada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 28.2 in Canada. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
