Moving to Austria from Spain
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Spain to Austria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Spain to Austria, you would find that Austria is 41.9% more expensive than Spain overall. A €65,850 salary in Spain would need to be roughly €78,795 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 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly cooler. What to expect for your wallet after moving from Spain to Austria. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → €78,795 To maintain the same standard of living in Austria Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day Restaurants pay 37.6% more Groceries pay 47.9% more Transportation pay 24.1% more Housing pay 54.9% more Childcare pay 54.8% more Entertainment and Sports pay 45.8% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How many people actually move from Spain to Austria, based on official data. Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Austria. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Spain performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. 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 Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Spain performs better than Austria across all environment metrics. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria leads in water stress level. 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 Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in top income tax rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Spain generally does better on family life, though Austria leads in education spending. Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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. Spain passport holder visiting Austria Austria passport holder visiting Spain Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. No — Austria is on average about 20% more expensive than Spain. City-level variation matters. Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €19,699 in Austria on a €65,850 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees). Internet is rarely the blocker — Austria has 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries. Spain performs better than Austria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain. Spain 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 44.8 in Spain. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85). The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in. The official language in Austria is German. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Madrid Vienna Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) View all months
Month Madrid Vienna Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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