Moving to Austria from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mauritania to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mauritania to Austria.

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Mauritania 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

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
AT
55.1

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
AT
6.3t

Mauritania 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

MR
0.3
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
AT
$64,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
AT
3.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Austria passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

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: 29.6 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 Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR AT
Population 4,161,925 8,913,088
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112