Relocation to Austria
A guide to relocating to Austria: visas, taxation, housing, education and quality of life in Vienna. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to Austria: visas, taxation, housing, education and quality of life in Vienna. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalVienna
- Population~9.2 million
- LanguageGerman · English widely spoken
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time zoneCET/CEST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 3.5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Austria is a member of the European Union.
Taxation
A progressive and relatively high tax system, alongside extensive social benefits.
Economy and cost of living
A moderate to high cost of living.
Housing
A well-functioning, accessible rental market, including high-quality subsidised municipal housing in Vienna.
Education
A high-quality, free public education system, alongside international schools in Vienna and leading universities.
Healthcare
A high-quality public healthcare system alongside private medicine.
Community and culture
A historic, active Jewish community in Vienna, with synagogues, schools and community institutions, in a rich cultural environment.
Employment and business
A stable economy spanning finance, industry, technology and tourism, with a central location that serves as a gateway to Eastern Europe.
Ocean's winning tip
Discover Vienna's municipal housing system: it offers high quality at reasonable prices and is considered one of the city's major advantages. Your Ocean Journey Manager helps you find the right housing options.
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