Moving to Austria from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon to Austria, you would find that Austria is 2.1 times more expensive than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,708,291,404 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly €112,404 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Lebanon to Austria.

What does your salary buy?

LBP6,708,291,404 €112,404

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.8 times more

Transportation

pay 34.1% more

Housing

pay 97.5% more

Childcare

pay 3.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 75.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 LBP = 0.0 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
134 ↓ 20% vs 2022

people moved from Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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

LB
2.3
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Lebanon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LB
$644
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
AT
55.1

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
AT
6.3t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Lebanon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
AT
$64,600

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LB
78.8 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
AT
3.2

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Vienna
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Beirut Vienna
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Data: 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 Lebanon?

Day-to-day costs in Austria run about 71% higher than Lebanon on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a LBP6,708,291,404 comparable salary, that's around €28,101 in Austria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Lebanon and Austria.

Is Austria safe for expats?

Austria performs significantly better than Lebanon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Lebanon?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

LB AT
Population 5,296,814 8,913,088
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, French German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112