Moving to Austria from Maldives
What to Expect
Considering a move from Maldives to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Maldives to Austria, you would find that Austria is 42.0% more expensive than Maldives overall. A MVR1,200,000 salary in Maldives would need to be roughly €98,500 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Maldives and Austria.
What does your salary buy?
MVR1,200,000 → €98,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 32.9% more
Transportation
pay 46.1% more
Housing
pay 14.7% more
Childcare
pay 4.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.8% less
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Maldives to Austria.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Maldives.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Maldives performs better than Austria 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 Maldives 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
Maldives 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
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly better than Maldives 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
Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.
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 Maldives across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.
Maldives passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Required
Austria passport holder visiting Maldives
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Maldives?
On average Austria is around 42% pricier than Maldives, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Budget about €24,625 for 3 months in Austria (based on a MVR1,200,000 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?
Maldives performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Maldives?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 22.4 in Maldives. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.
