Moving to Austria from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oklahoma to Austria, you would find that Austria is 14.1% more expensive than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly €80,269 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 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €80,269

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 37.9% more

Groceries

pay 18.5% more

Transportation

pay 38.6% more

Housing

pay 6.5% more

Childcare

pay 45.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 8.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
AT
20.1%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
AT
93.0%

Austria performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
AT
$64,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs

Austria performs significantly better than Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Vienna
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Vienna
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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 Oklahoma?

On average Austria is around 23% pricier than Oklahoma, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

Budget about €20,067 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 Oklahoma and Austria are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Oklahoma?

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

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

AT
Population 3,751,351 8,913,088
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +43
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112