Moving to Austria from Uzbekistan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uzbekistan to Austria — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Uzbekistan to Austria, you would find that Austria is 3.7 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS899,698,440 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €141,382 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 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Uzbekistan to Austria.
What does your salary buy?
UZS899,698,440 → €141,382
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
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Restaurants
pay 4.5 times more
Groceries
pay 3.3 times more
Transportation
pay 4.6 times more
Housing
pay 5.2 times more
Childcare
pay 3.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.9 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 Uzbekistan to Austria, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Uzbekistan to Austria · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan leads in education spending.
Data: State Tax Committee, 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 | Tashkent | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Tashkent | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Data:
Uzhydromet,
GeoSphere Austria
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Required
Austria passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa FreeData: 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 Uzbekistan?
Day-to-day costs in Austria run about 116% higher than Uzbekistan 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 UZS899,698,440 comparable salary, that's around €35,346 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 Uzbekistan and Austria.
Is Austria safe for expats?
Austria performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Uzbekistan?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.
