Moving to Austria from Gabon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gabon to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gabon to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Gabon to Austria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Gabon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs significantly better than Gabon 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
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gabon 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.
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
Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax 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 performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Direction of Taxes (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Austria vs Gabon
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Libreville | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Libreville | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
GeoSphere Austria
Can you move from Gabon to Austria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.
Gabon passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Required
Austria passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-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?
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 Gabon across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Gabon?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 5.2 in Gabon. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Gabon?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Gabon, the official language is French.
