Why are Internet speeds in Austria so slow? #55 in the world in fixed broadband and #31 in mobile speeds
Note: While, for the most part I love living in Austria, just like living in any country, a few things...
Month: January 2021
How to survive Vienna, Austria’s endless lockdowns and mandatory masks
Due to the Austrian government's reaction to Covid-19, Austria has now had more national lockdowns than almost any other country...
Mirjam Weichselbraun new presenter for The Masked Singer Austria season 2
Mirjam Weichselbraun (center) with co-hosts Arabella Kiesbauer (left) and Alice Tumler (right) at Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Austrian TV presenter Mirjam...
Austrian minister Christine Aschbacher resigns after allegations of plagiarism in two theses
As ruling party the ÖVP's handling of the Covid-19 crisis is being increasingly questioned here in Austria, this week has...
What you need to know about the Austrian healthcare system as an expat
One of the wonderful things about moving to Austria is you will soon be eligible to get treatment from the...
Why is Aldi in Austria called Hofer? Same supermarket chain, different name
An Aldi store in Vienna that has just opened close to my house If you are as big as an...
How to open an Austrian bank account in under 30 minutes
If you are planning on moving to Austria, you will need to open a bank account so you can be...
Almost 20% of people living in Austria born abroad, 36.7% in Vienna
According to the Austrian broadcasting company Österreichische Rundfunk (ORF), almost 20% of the population of Austria in 2020 was born...
Wiener Linien reports small number of fare dodgers in 2020 — 2% of those stopped didn’t have ticket
Number of Wiener Linien fare dodgers remains low One thing many visitors to Vienna are often confused about is the...
9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make
Are you thinking about moving to Austria? Are you looking for adventure, and a completely different way of living? Did...
Austrian unemployment rate at 11% — more than 500,000 people looking for jobs
Closed businesses in Vienna As Austria is still in the midst of its third lockdown in less than 10 months,...
Mandatory quarantine for arrivals to Austria in January, 2021 — here’s what you need to know
Beginning last month, almost everyone who enters Austria must now quarantine for a 10-day self-monitored quarantine period. During that time,...
7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home
While thousands of people decide to move to Austria to work every year, not every one of them has the...
Hofer is the best supermarket in Vienna, Austria and it’s dirt cheap too!
If you have just moved to Austria and are living in Vienna, my biggest tip to every newcomer to the...
What paperwork is required to rent an apartment in Austria?
Renting an apartment in Vienna isn't difficult if you are prepared I moved to Austria four years ago and, while...
What should an Austrian lease or rental agreement include?
While an Austrian rental agreement (or Mietvertrag) is not that much different than the ones you are probably used...
Why you should subscribe to Netflix before moving abroad (including Austria) and what you can watch when you get there
As you will see when you check the ‘Where is Netflix available?‘ page on the streaming service’s own website, most of...
How to get a Meldezettel (address registration) in Vienna, Austria as an EU citizen
If you are an EU citizen and planning on staying in Vienna, Austria long-term, you will need to apply for...
How much are utility costs in Austria? Is gas, electricity, water and garbage affordable?
A typical apartment building in Vienna, Austria Special Note, January, 2023: The cost of gas and electricity in Austria has...
