Moving to Austria from South Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Korea to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Korea to Austria, you would find that Austria is 68.3% more expensive than South Korea overall. A ₩111,594,750 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly €92,307 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between South Korea and Austria.
What does your salary buy?
₩111,594,750 → €92,307
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 3.4% more
Transportation
pay 72.6% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 28.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.1% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from South Korea to Austria.
people moved from South Korea to Austria · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to South Korea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria leads in water stress level.
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
South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on family life, though Austria leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Service, South Korea, 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 | Seoul | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Seoul | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
GeoSphere Austria
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.
South Korea passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting South Korea
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 South Korea?
On average Austria is around 41% pricier than South Korea, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Budget about €23,077 for 3 months in Austria (based on a ₩111,594,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
South Korea 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 0.5 in South Korea.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to South Korea?
South Korea 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 25.2 in South Korea. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
