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Austria
Austria is where grand imperial cities meet Alpine landscapes, offering a blend of German language culture and mountain tradition.
Overview
From Vienna’s classical grandeur to Graz’s creative energy, Austria’s cities pulse with history and innovation. Beyond the urban centers, Alpine valleys and river towns like Salzburg and Innsbruck reveal a landscape shaped by centuries of music, art, and outdoor pursuits.
At a glance
Languages
- German(Official)
- Czech(Recognized)
- Serbian(Recognized)
- Slovak(Recognized)
- English(Widespread)
Population8,979,894
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
1 EUR = 1.1404 USD
1 USD = 0.8769 EUR
Popular places
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficElevatedSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for EU Blue Card, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Family Reunification, and 1 more.
EU Blue Card
European Commission Immigration Portal EU Blue Card route for highly qualified non-EU workers in Austria.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Austria as employed workers.
- Employer-sponsored only
- Path to residency
Family Reunification
European Commission Immigration Portal family reunification route for eligible non-EU family members joining a sponsor in Austria.
Self-Employment
- Self-Employed Worker Residence Permit
European Commission Immigration Portal route for non-EU citizens who want to work in Austria as self-employed workers.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Languages
- German(Official)
- Czech(Recognized)
- Serbian(Recognized)
- Slovak(Recognized)
- English(Widespread)
- Hungarian(Regional)
- Slovene(Regional)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Austria.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Austria. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Austria.
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