Moving to Austria from Latvia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Latvia to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Latvia to Austria, you would find that Austria is 71.0% more expensive than Latvia overall. A €67,000 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly €115,000 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 65.8% more
Groceries
pay 63.5% more
Transportation
pay 26.2% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 11.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Austria?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €115,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Austria cost about 47% more than cities in Latvia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Latvia to Austria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs significantly better than Latvia 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 Latvia 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
Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Latvia 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 generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Revenue Service, Latvia (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Austria vs Latvia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Riga | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
GeoSphere Austria
Can you move from Latvia to Austria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.
Latvia passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa FreeData: 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 Latvia?
On average Austria is around 71% pricier than Latvia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Budget about €28,750 for 3 months in Austria (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Latvia.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Latvia?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 34.0 in Latvia. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
