Moving to Austria from Poland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Poland to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Poland to Austria, you would find that Austria is 65.8% more expensive than Poland overall. A PLN284,306 salary in Poland would need to be roughly €94,108 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Poland to Austria.
What does your salary buy?
PLN284,306 → €94,108
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
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Restaurants
pay 71.2% more
Groceries
pay 97.7% more
Transportation
pay 63.0% more
Housing
pay 69.8% more
Childcare
pay 80.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.3% more
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Poland to Austria, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Poland and Austria stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Poland generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Poland 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
Austria performs significantly better than Poland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Austria performs significantly better than Poland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Poland 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 generally does better on family life, though Poland leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Warsaw | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Warsaw | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management,
GeoSphere Austria
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.
Poland passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting Poland
Visa FreeData: 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 Poland?
Day-to-day costs in Austria run about 44% higher than Poland on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 PLN284,306 comparable salary, that's around €23,527 in Austria for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Austria?
With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Poland and Austria.
Is Austria safe for expats?
Poland generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Poland?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Poland?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Poland, the official language is Polish.
