Austria
Vienna
Visa complexity: Medium Work visa ≈ 60–90 daysCost +20% vs EU
Cost of living
Living costs in Vienna
Indicative monthly costs (approx., EUR) — rent is a 1-bed city-centre flat. For guidance only.
€1,000
Rent · 1-bed, city centre
€15
Meal · inexpensive restaurant
€51
Transport · monthly pass
€230
Utilities · monthly
Eurostat price level index 2024: 120 (EU average = 100) — +20% vs EU. € figures reviewed 2026-06.
Healthcare
Health system & insurance
Public (statutory ÖGK)Insurance required
Employment-based statutory insurance covers most residents; private top-up cover is optional.
Visa options
Routes into Austria
Pick a route to see its processing time, fee and document checklist. Timings are indicative consular estimates.
🇦🇹 Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte (Red-White-Red Card)
Document checklist
- Passport
- Points dossier (≥70/100 for Very Highly Qualified, ≥55 for Skilled Workers in Shortage)
- Employment contract with salary above AMS threshold
- University diploma + NARIC equivalence
- A1 German OR B1 English (depending on points category)
- Proof of accommodation in Austria
- Health insurance valid in Austria
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