Moving to Austria from Montana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montana to Austria, you would find that Austria is 6.6% more expensive than Montana. A $75,000 salary in Montana would need to be roughly €70,269 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Montana and Austria.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €70,269

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 23.4% more

Groceries

pay 5.9% more

Transportation

pay 48.5% more

Housing

pay 2.8% less

Childcare

pay 47.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 USD = 0.878 EUR(June 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?

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

Moved in 2023
1,933

people moved from United States 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 Montana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MT
31.8%
AT
20.1%

Austria performs significantly better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MT
88.7%
AT
93.0%

Austria performs significantly better than Montana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.7%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$52,945
AT
$64,600

Montana generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
76.8 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

HelenaRain: 11.2 in/yr (285 mm)
58°/33°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsHelenaVienna
Jan–Mar40°/18°F (4°/-8°C)43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun67°/41°F (19°/5°C)67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep81°/50°F (27°/10°C)75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec45°/22°F (7°/-6°C)48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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MonthHelenaVienna
Jan33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C)37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C)41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C)51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C)59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C)69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C)74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C)78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C)78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C)69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C)58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C)46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C)39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Austria passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Montana?

On average Austria is around 7% pricier than Montana, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

Budget about €17,567 for 3 months in Austria (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Austria?

From major Austria cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Montana and Austria are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Montana?

Austria performs significantly better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 58°F in Helena. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Helena gets 11.2 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Montana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AT
Population989,4158,913,088
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Euro (€)
LanguagesEnglishGerman
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+43
Time zones111
Emergency number911112