Moving to Austria from Djibouti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Djibouti to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Djibouti to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Djibouti to Austria.

Moved in 2022
1

people moved from Djibouti 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

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Djibouti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
AT
55.1

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

DJ
59.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
AT
6.3t

Djibouti generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DJ
1.4
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DJ
6.3%
AT
8.7%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Djibouti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
AT
$64,600

Austria performs significantly better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
AT
3.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Vienna
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Djibouti Vienna
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM), GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Djibouti 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.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Djibouti passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Austria passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 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 Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Djibouti?

Djibouti 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 2.0 in Djibouti. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Djibouti, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

DJ AT
Population 957,273 8,913,088
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, French German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +253 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112