Moving to Austria from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
11

people moved from Dominica 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 Dominica and Austria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
AT
55.1

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
AT
6.3t

Dominica performs better than Austria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
AT
$64,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
AT
3.2

Austria generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Vienna
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Roseau Vienna
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

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?

With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Dominica and Austria.

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Dominica?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

DM AT
Population 74,629 8,913,088
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112