Moving to Austria from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Austria, you would find that Austria is 47.7% more expensive than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly €98,600 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 89°F in Port Of Spain, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Austria cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 90.7% more

Groceries

pay 9.5% more

Transportation

pay 2.2% more

Housing

pay 96.8% more

Childcare

pay 82.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TTD = 0.1309 EUR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Austria?

What does your salary buy?

TTD510,000 → €98,600

To maintain the same standard of living in Austria

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Austria cost about 11% more than cities in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad 57%

Austria

Dornbirn 56%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Austria.

Moved in 2023
4 ↑ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TT
40.4
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TT
$2,244
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.6
AT
55.1

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TT
20.0
AT
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
AT
6.3t

Austria performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TT
27.0
AT
30.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
AT
8.7%

Austria performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
3.3%
AT
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$18,967
AT
$62,930

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TT
73.6 yrs
AT
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
17.0
AT
2.8

Austria performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Division (2016), Federal Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this

Weather in Austria vs Trinidad and Tobago

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Of Spain Vienna
Jan–Mar 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 43°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 67°/50°F (20°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 48°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Port Of Spain Vienna
Jan 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C)
Feb 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C)
Apr 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C)
May 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Jun 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C)
Oct 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C)
Nov 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C)
Dec 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C)

Data: Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Can you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Austria?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Austria without a visa.
Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.

Data: 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

On average Austria is around 48% pricier than Trinidad and Tobago, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Austria?

Budget about €24,650 for 3 months in Austria (based on a TTD510,000 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: 30.1 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?

Austria performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What's the weather like in Austria compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT AT
Population 1,367,764 9,208,163
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Euro (€)
Languages English German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990 112