Moving to Austria from Eritrea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Eritrea to Austria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Eritrea to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Eritrea to Austria, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Eritrea to Austria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs significantly better than Eritrea 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
Eritrea 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
Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Austria performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Austria performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Austria performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Asmara | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Asmara | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Civil Aviation Authority
GeoSphere AustriaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.
Eritrea passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Required
Austria passport holder visiting Eritrea
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Austria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Austria has 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Austria safe for expats?
Austria performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Eritrea?
Eritrea 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 0.7 in Eritrea. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Eritrea?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.
