Moving to Austria from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tajikistan to Austria.

Moved in 2023
47 ↓ 62% vs 2022

people moved from Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
AT
4.6

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
AT
55.1

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
AT
6.3t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Austria leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
AT
29.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
AT
$64,600

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
AT
3.2

Austria generally does better on family life, though Tajikistan leads in education spending.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Vienna
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Dushanbe Vienna
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Tajikistan 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 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ AT
Population 9,119,347 8,913,088
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112