Moving to Austria from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Austria? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Austria, you would find that Austria is 3.9% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £55,766 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly €65,642 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Austria.
What does your salary buy?
£55,766 → €65,642
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 36.7% more
Groceries
pay 44.7% more
Transportation
pay 12.9% less
Housing
pay 5.6% less
Childcare
pay 41.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.5% less
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 United Kingdom to Austria.
people moved from United Kingdom to Austria · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in homicide rate.
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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Austria 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
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
Austria generally does better on family life, though United Kingdom leads in education spending.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | London | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
GeoSphere Austria
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria passport holder visiting United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom?
Austria and United Kingdom are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Budget about €16,410 for 3 months in Austria (based on a £55,766 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?
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 60°F in London. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
