Moving to Austria from Sri Lanka
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sri Lanka to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sri Lanka to Austria, you would find that Austria is 6.8 times more expensive than Sri Lanka overall. A LKR25,169,825 salary in Sri Lanka would need to be roughly €152,282 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 87°F in Colombo, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Sri Lanka to Austria.
What does your salary buy?
LKR25,169,825 → €152,282
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
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Restaurants
pay 5.0 times more
Groceries
pay 2.4 times more
Transportation
pay 4.2 times more
Housing
pay 5.2 times more
Childcare
pay 25.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times 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 Sri Lanka to Austria, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Sri Lanka to Austria · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sri Lanka 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
Austria performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all safety metrics.
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
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in unemployment rate.
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 performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all family life metrics.
Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Colombo | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Colombo | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
National Meteorological Centre
GeoSphere AustriaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Required
Austria passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka?
Day-to-day costs in Austria run about 132% higher than Sri Lanka 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 LKR25,169,825 comparable salary, that's around €38,070 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 Sri Lanka and Austria.
Is Austria safe for expats?
Austria performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka 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 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Sri Lanka?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 87°F in Colombo. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Colombo gets 99.4 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.
