Moving to Austria from New York
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New York to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New York to Austria, you would find that Austria is 23.5% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly €51,200 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 0.9% less
Groceries
pay 14.4% less
Transportation
pay 4.3% more
Housing
pay 42.5% less
Childcare
pay 57.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Austria?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €51,200
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 22% less than cities in New York.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from New York to Austria, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How New York and Austria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Austria performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly better than New York 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
New York performs better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Austria performs significantly better than New York 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 New York
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
National Weather Service
GeoSphere AustriaCan you move from New York 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
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 New York?
Generally yes: Austria runs about 24% cheaper than New York on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 €12,800 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 New York and Austria.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to New York?
Austria performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Austria compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In New York, the official language is English.
