Fernando Achutegui
InterNations events and forums have provided me with an extensive network of business and personal contacts in Vienna.
Jayanti Malhotra
The group of InterNations expats in Vienna is so open and friendly that it was very easy to make friends.
German Expats Living in Austria: Your Questions, Answered
If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Austria, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Austria. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.
What are the most common nationalities in Austria?
As an expat in Austria, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Austria currently are:
- Germans
- Americans
- Romanians
- British
Which cities are most popular among expats in Austria?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Austria:
- **Vienna
- **Salzburg
- **Innsbruck
How much rent do expats pay in Austria?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 814 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.396 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Austria.
To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Austria.
Average rent in Vienna
- Single expats: 1.005 USD
- Expat families: 1.912 USD
Average rent in Salzburg
- Single expats: 1.090 USD
- Expat families: 1.590 USD
Average rent in Innsbruck
- Single expats: 905 USD
- Expat families: 1.580 USD
How safe is Austria?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Austria as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as very low.
They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low.
And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.
How safe is Austria for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Austria as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Austria (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.
Meet other Germans at our events in Austria
Attend our monthly events and activities for Germans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find Tips and Advice on Austria from German Expats
Of course, expat living in Austria is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Austrian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Germans in Austria, residing in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Vienna or Germans in Salzburg.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Austrian InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany in Austria.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Austria Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast\ pork\ with\ Kn\ödel in Salzburg.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Austria to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.
From the\ Neusiedler\ See,\ in\ the\ rural\ Burgenland\ district to the\ Bohemian\ Forest, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in Austria.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans in Austria
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Austria. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Austrian Apfelstrudel, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Vienna’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the\ Danube\ Valley as well as other beautiful landmarks in Austria.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Gr\ü\ß\ Gott from our Germans living in Austria!