Moving to Austria from Louisiana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Louisiana to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Louisiana to Austria, you would find that Austria is 1.0% more expensive than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly €67,600 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 77°F in New Orleans, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 8.8% more
Groceries
pay 3.3% less
Transportation
pay 32.8% more
Housing
pay 11.2% less
Childcare
pay 24.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.0% 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?
$75,000 → €67,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
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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 7% less than cities in Louisiana.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Louisiana to Austria, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Louisiana and Austria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly better than Louisiana 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Louisiana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Austria performs significantly better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Austria vs Louisiana
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New Orleans | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/51°F (18°/10°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/70°F (29°/21°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/57°F (21°/14°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | New Orleans | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/46°F (15.6°/8.0°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 64°/50°F (17.9°/9.9°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 71°/56°F (21.4°/13.3°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 77°/63°F (25.2°/17.1°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.5°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.7°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.7°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 79°/66°F (25.9°/18.9°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 71°/57°F (21.5°/13.7°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.3°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
National Weather Service
GeoSphere AustriaCan you move from Louisiana to Austria?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Austria
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Austria passport holder visiting United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Austria than Louisiana?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Austria and Louisiana; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €16,900 in Austria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Austria?
Working remotely from Austria's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Austria.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Louisiana?
Austria performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 77°F in New Orleans. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while New Orleans gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Louisiana, the official language is English.
