InterNations – Uniting Swiss living in Austria

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Austria? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Neusiedler See, in the rural Burgenland district?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Austria or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Austria offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Swiss expats in Austria, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

Swiss 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.