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  • Why your electricity bill in Austria will be more expensive in 2025
    Living in Vienna

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

    January 14, 2025April 16, 2025

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

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

    How to easily and cheaply eat carnivore in Vienna, Austria

    December 30, 2024January 10, 2025

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

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

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

    November 6, 2023March 13, 2024

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

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

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

    June 12, 2023September 8, 2023

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

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

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

    May 26, 2023

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

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

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

    May 17, 2023January 5, 2025

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

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

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

    April 9, 2023April 24, 2023

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

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

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

    March 31, 2023April 24, 2023

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

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

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

    March 18, 2023

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

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

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

    March 1, 2023May 13, 2023

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

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

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

    January 6, 2022

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

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

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

    January 6, 2022January 6, 2022

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

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

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

    October 18, 2021

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

  • What you need to know about the Austrian healthcare system as an expat
    Living in Vienna

    What you need to know about the Austrian healthcare system as an expat

    January 9, 2021August 6, 2021

    One of the wonderful things about moving to Austria is you will soon be eligible to get treatment from the…

  • How to open an Austrian bank account in under 30 minutes
    Living in Vienna

    How to open an Austrian bank account in under 30 minutes

    January 8, 2021August 6, 2021

    If you are planning on moving to Austria, you will need to open a bank account so you can be…

  • What paperwork is required to rent an apartment in Austria?
    Living in Vienna

    What paperwork is required to rent an apartment in Austria?

    January 5, 2021April 24, 2023

    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?
    Living in Vienna

    What should an Austrian lease or rental agreement include?

    January 5, 2021August 6, 2021

      While an Austrian rental agreement (or Mietvertrag) is not that much different than the ones you are probably used…

  • How to get a Meldezettel (address registration) in Vienna, Austria as an EU citizen
    Living in Vienna

    How to get a Meldezettel (address registration) in Vienna, Austria as an EU citizen

    January 5, 2021December 29, 2022

    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?
    Living in Vienna

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

    January 4, 2021January 16, 2023

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

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

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

    January 3, 2021August 6, 2021

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

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

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

    January 2, 2021February 23, 2023

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

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Moving to Vienna

  • 6 expat homesickness cures when living in Vienna, Austria

    6 expat homesickness cures when living in Vienna, Austria

  • How to save money to move to Austria — moving abroad costs more than you expect

    How to save money to move to Austria — moving abroad costs more than you expect

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

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

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Living in Vienna

  • 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

    November 6, 2023
  • 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?

    June 12, 2023
  • 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?

    May 26, 2023

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  • Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead

    Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead

  • 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

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