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Considering a move in or to Vienna?

You have come to the right place! Our Real Estate and Relocation Partners work extensively with our clients helping them find living arrangements that meet their needs and lifestyles. You will find me them to be careful listeners, sage advisors, shrewd negotiators and very familiar with what is currently happening in the real estate market in Vienna. We can recommend them highly and we are only an e-mail should you have any questions regarding their services. We have also put together other information here to help you make your relocation to Vienna stress free. Best wishes on your move and may your time in Vienna be a joyful one.

Why move to Vienna?

Mercer’s Overall Quality of Life Survey has consistently placed Vienna near the top of the rankings. The analysis is based on an evaluation of 39 quality of life criteria for each city including political, social, economic, and environmental factors; personal safety and health; education; transport; and other public services.

Beneath the visible splendor of Vienna's art, music, and architecture, lies an even richer life that is seldom noticed by its many visitors: The quality of day-to-day life for the majority of Vienna's citizens.

Cost Of Living

In a City Mayors survey Vienna ranks number 13 as he world's richest cities by personal net earnings in and also number 13 as one of the most most expensive cities. The Austrian cost of living is higher than the European and North American averages, but it is still less expensive than the neighboring countries of Switzerland's and Great Britain's. Rural regions offer cheaper rent and food than urban centers, but transportation is more expensive.

Documents Required

The documents required to enter Austria and remain here legally depend on your nationality, the purpose (e.g., business, tourism, personal) and the duration of your planned stay. Consult the Austrian Embassy or Consulate in your home country prior to your departure.

EU/EEA citizens do not require any special permit to enter and reside in Austria for up to three months. If citizens from the countries above stay in Austria for more than 3 months, they have get a document called “Certificate of Registration (Anmeldebescheinigung)”. This is is in addition to the registration with the police (Meldezettel)! If a citizen of EU, EWR or Switzerland lives in Austria for more than 3 months without applying for the “Anmeldebescheinigung” the authorities can charge a penalty fee of 200 Euro. More Info

Meldezettel/ Establishing Residence

Persons establishing their residence in Austria, changing residence within Austria, or changing their primary residence| [Hauptwohnsitz] must register by filling out and submitting a Residence Registration Form| [Meldezettel] to the responsible authority within three days. Read More

Housing

Vienna has one of the highest percentages of renter households in the world, at 82%, while the figure for Austria as a whole is around 40%. Around half of the rental stock in Vienna and Austria is privately owned. Apartment prices vary greatly depending on the area in the city. Rents are now rising, especially in good locations and top-tier property.

For many paying an agent to find a rental may be a new experience, but it is quiet difficult to find your own housing without some type of assistance be it, your company (they have staff to do this or pay for the services) or private (you pay for the services) relocation or real estate agent