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January 14, 2025April 16, 2025Living in Vienna

Why your electricity bill in Austria will be more expensive in 2025

I have said since I moved to Vienna, Austria eight years ago, one of the few things that may […]

December 30, 2024January 10, 2025Living in Vienna

How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

After being a vegan for five years, and seeing my health suffer disastrously because of it, a year ago, […]

November 6, 2023March 13, 2024Living in Vienna

No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

A recent article in the Austrian newspaper Heute reminded me about an article I had planned on writing for […]

June 12, 2023September 8, 2023Living in Vienna

What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

Living in Vienna, Austria is better than living in the U.S. — it just is As someone who has […]

May 26, 2023Living in Vienna

Where to buy baking powder in Vienna, Austria and how to ask for it in German?

If you are baking a cake in Vienna, you will need to know where to buy baking powder and […]

May 17, 2023January 5, 2025Living in Vienna

What is open on Sundays in Vienna, Austria when many places are closed?

Not everything is closed on Sundays in Vienna, Austria One of the things I thought I would not like […]

April 9, 2023April 24, 2023Living in Vienna

How to find out what Vienna district you are in — it’s so easy I can’t believe I missed it

Vienna has 23 districts – how do you know which one you are in? When I moved to Vienna, […]

March 31, 2023April 24, 2023Living in Vienna

Do you have to allow a chimney sweep into your home in Vienna, Austria?

I had a conversation recently with someone who had moved to Vienna, Austria just a few months ago, and […]

March 18, 2023Living in Vienna

How to find a pharmacy in Vienna, Austria near you? It is easier than you might think

One of the many things I like about living in Vienna, Austria is how organized the local government is […]

March 1, 2023May 13, 2023Living in Vienna

How to find a veterinarian in Vienna, Austria near you? Follow these simple instructions

Whether you are on a trip to Vienna with a pet, or you have just moved to the capital […]

January 6, 2022Living in Vienna

How many foreigners live in Vienna, Austria? More than you might think

One of the things that surprised me the most when I moved to Austria’s capital city was how many […]

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Living in Vienna

How many people live in Vienna, Austria? Is the city crowded?

In my attempt to have Oh My Vienna cover everything you could ever possibly want to know about Vienna, […]

October 18, 2021Living in Vienna

Do Austrians in Vienna speak English? Can you live in Vienna without speaking German?

While the answer to the questions ‘Do Austrians in Vienna speak English?‘ and ‘Can you live in Vienna without […]

January 9, 2021August 6, 2021Living in Vienna

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 […]

January 8, 2021August 6, 2021Living in Vienna

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 […]

January 5, 2021April 24, 2023Living in Vienna

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, […]

January 5, 2021August 6, 2021Living in Vienna

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 […]

January 5, 2021December 29, 2022Living in Vienna

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 […]

January 4, 2021January 16, 2023Living in Vienna

How much are utility costs in Austria? Is gas, electricity, water and garbage affordable?

Special Note, January, 2023: The cost of gas and electricity in Austria has massively increased over the last year. […]

January 3, 2021August 6, 2021Living in Vienna

How to find a rental apartment in Vienna, Austria without paying an agent fee (Provisionsfreie Wohnungen)

Renting apartments in Vienna, Austria usually means you will have to pay an agent fee One of the big […]

January 2, 2021February 23, 2023Living in Vienna

How much is apartment rent in Vienna, Austria? It depends on the size and location

** Special note: When you consider apartment rent in Vienna, Austria be aware, overall, Vienna is one of Europe’s […]

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Moving to Vienna

  • What government paperwork do EU/EEA nationals need to move to Austria to study? Easier than you think

    What government paperwork do EU/EEA nationals need to move to Austria to study? Easier than you think

  • What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?

    What is Austrian National Day and when was it first celebrated?

  • 9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make

    9 reasons why moving to Austria could be the best decision you ever make

  • 7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home

    7 reasons why working in Austria could be a good career move back home

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Living in Vienna

  • How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

    How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

  • No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

    No, you can’t eat on subway trains (U-bahn) in Vienna, Austria and here’s what may happen if you do

  • What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

    What is better about living in Vienna, Austria than in the United States?

  • Where to buy baking powder in Vienna, Austria and how to ask for it in German?

    Where to buy baking powder in Vienna, Austria and how to ask for it in German?

Shop

  • All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

    All Lidl stores in Austria will be closed on December 8th – Here’s why

  • Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice

    Best pharmacy in Vienna, Austria? Apotheke zum Papst in Ottakring is my choice

  • Where to buy vitamins in Vienna, Austria and the cost compared to U.S. and UK

    Where to buy vitamins in Vienna, Austria and the cost compared to U.S. and UK

  • When are pharmacies open in Vienna, Austria? What about emergency pharmacies on evenings, Sundays and holidays??

    When are pharmacies open in Vienna, Austria? What about emergency pharmacies on evenings, Sundays and holidays??

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