THE BASICS
BEFORE MOVING
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Getting a visa for Austria is not necessary for many Europeans, but for others, it is still necessary to get the obligatory paperwork done.
Most people in Austria, including the Austrians themselves, choose to rent accommodation. Prices, of course, depending on your wishes and needs. When you are moving to Austria for work or study and plan to live alone, a one-bedroom apartment will cost around €700 per month. If you are immigrating to Vienna with family, be ready to pay €1000 per month for a three-bedroom apartment.
The cost of living in Vienna is higher than in other cities. You check the dedicated page about moving to Vienna and the average cost of renting accommodation there.
LIVING IN AUSTRIA
Many people have probably told you that the cost of living in Austria is high and unfortunately they are right. However, it is not all as expensive as people might want to make you believe. The price level in Austria is just a bit above the European average, and also, you have to keep in mind that in one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The average monthly salary in Austria (after taxes) is €2000.
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No less than 70% of the inhabitants of Austria work in the service industry and a large part of that industry consists of tourism. It means expats can easily find seasonal work in Austria, in one of the tourist hotspots around the country.
Also, Vienna is home to many international organisations like OPEC and the OSCE, so there are many job opportunities for foreigners moving to Austria.
Don’t forget the Jobseeker visa mentioned above, which gives you up to 6 months to find employment in Austria.
Austria has a free and public school system, and nine years of education are mandatory throughout the nation from the ages of six to fourteen, or first to ninth grade. There are many private schools in Austria (especially those run by the Roman Catholic Church). Most privately-run, international schools are based in Vienna.
The school system in Austria can be easily divided into the following stages below.
Most employees living in Austria as expats are covered by public healthcare insurance for which you pay through the social security system. You are free to choose a healthcare insurance provider, which will provide you with an E-card. It functions as your insurance card when visiting a hospital or any other medical facility.
To drive in Austria, you need the documents listed below. Failing to have them with you could lead to fines.
Driving in the mountainous landscape of Austria might take some getting used to.
Immigrants moving to Austria allocate the following aspects of living there:
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