Moving to Austria from Delaware

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Delaware to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Delaware to Austria, you would find that Austria is 7.1% more expensive than Delaware. A $75,000 salary in Delaware would need to be roughly €68,612 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Delaware to Austria.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €68,612

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 28.8% more

Groceries

pay 8.3% more

Transportation

pay 47.0% more

Housing

pay 1.6% more

Childcare

pay 60.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8744 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Delaware to Austria, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,933

people moved from United States to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

Top countries of origin for Austria's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Delaware and Austria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

DE
38.4%
AT
20.1%

Austria performs significantly better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

DE
91.5%
AT
93.0%

Austria performs significantly better than Delaware across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
5.1%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$80,523
AT
$64,600

Delaware performs better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
76.7 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs

Austria performs significantly better than Delaware across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dover Rain: 46.1 in/yr (1170 mm)
66° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dover Vienna
Jan–Mar 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/65°F (29°/18°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/40°F (15°/4°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Dover Vienna
Jan 43°/27°F (6.3°/-2.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 47°/29°F (8.3°/-1.7°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 55°/36°F (12.7°/2.0°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.8°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.4°/17.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.2°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.4°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.6°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 58°/40°F (14.7°/4.3°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.6°/-0.6°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Austria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: 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 Delaware?

Day-to-day costs in Austria run about 5% higher than Delaware on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €17,153 in Austria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Austria?

Working remotely from Austria's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Delaware and Austria.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Delaware?

Austria performs significantly better than Delaware across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Austria compared to Delaware?

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 66°F in Dover. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dover gets 46.1 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Delaware, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AT
Population 897,934 8,913,088
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +43
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112