Emilie
@mimie
Swedish expat in Austria
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49 posts
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Vienna
Speaks Swedish, German, English, French, Turkish (beginner)
Registration: 21 September 2006
Activity
Making phone calls in Austria by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Austria, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Austria? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
People with friends and family in the EU can go for the SIM only (if you have a phone already) from Drei (3), which includes free minutes within the EU. I pay 15 Euro a month for 1000 free minutes within Austria, 300 free minutes in the EU (to and ... Read More
Public transportation in Vienna by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Vienna ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
The year card is now 365 Euro if you pay in advance and 375 if you pay monthly. That sums up to about 31 Euro a month, really good Price for a great service Read More
Coming to Vienna by zeka
Hello! I'm planning to come to Vienna. I'm a Software Developer for 3+ years, and one company in Vienna is giving me 2350 per month brutto, or 1600 per month netto. Is this average salary in Austria for software developer? Is this enough for ...
No idea what the "normal" salary is for Software developers but you can make a (good) living in Vienna with that money. Depends a little bit upon where you live and so on. Where is your Job, which area (guessing you would like to live not to far ... Read More
Cost of living in Austria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Austria. It could help a lot those who like to move to Austria. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
Yes, provision is the pay the broker gets and it is 2 months rent (used to be 3), so yes, it is huge. That is why I recccomend a WG at first or renting from a privat person (very common in Austria). WG (wohngemeinschaft, a shared flat) is also good ... Read More
Cost of living in Austria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Austria. It could help a lot those who like to move to Austria. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
Hi, I can't say anything about rent i Graz as it differs between the cities, and it more expensive in Vienna (wehe I live) Kaution = depostion, that is sometimes upto 3 months rent, it is seen as a safty deposit for the landlord, if you don't pay ... Read More
Cost of living in Austria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Austria. It could help a lot those who like to move to Austria. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
Small correction: A monthly ticket for the public transport (Vienna) costs 49,50, if you buy a card for the whole year you can still have the money withdrawn from your account on a monthly basis and it will then only cost 45,80. Week Ticket ... Read More
Public transportation in Vienna by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Vienna ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
It's great, welldeveloped, lots of busses and trams. The nightbuses are a bit tricky, now the subway runs during the weekend, that is great. The fare is more than reasonable (46 Euro a month if you get a year-card). I think Vienna is safe, as is the ... Read More
German language courses in Vienna by MMarc
Hi, Any idea about German language courses in Vienna?
There are also classes at VOlkshochschule (www.vhs.at) But as the page is in german, you might need some help looking for the right course. They are cheap though. A german course (evening) for beginners starts the first of march at the VHS in the ... Read More
Where can I look for a job? by sidlam
I have been looking for job for a few months. I speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and some German. However most of the companies recruit perfect German speakers. Which companies should I try?
I don't know what kind of job you want, but I think that people who talk asian languages lik you are much apprieciated in the tourist business. As guides, ticket information and so on. Good luck! Read More
Living, traveling with dogs in Vienna by roberto23
Hi, all -- I'm considering a possible job in Vienna. Along with the family, we'd be bringing our two dogs. Can anyone help with these questions: How dog-friendly is Vienna in general? Austria? Can dogs go on public transportation? Is it more ...
Oh, one more thing - if the dogs are so called "fight dogs" or mixed breeds with "fight dog" in them (american stafford shire, pitbull etc, there is a list) you need to get a "dog (divers) license". Meaning you have to take a little "exam" showing ... Read More
Living, traveling with dogs in Vienna by roberto23
Hi, all -- I'm considering a possible job in Vienna. Along with the family, we'd be bringing our two dogs. Can anyone help with these questions: How dog-friendly is Vienna in general? Austria? Can dogs go on public transportation? Is it more ...
Vienna is very dog friendly, some say it's friendlier towards dogs than to children :) There are "Dog zones" in the city where you can let them play. You should pick up after them or you can get a fine, but many ignore this. It's no problem to take ... Read More
Planning to move to Vienna by moutaye
Hi Guys I'm a french guy living in Ireland since about 4 years now. I intend to move to Vienna sometimes this year to join my girlfriend over there. I shall be able to relocate via work. Does anybody know what are the administrative processes to ...
De rien :) Good luck! Read More
Planning to move to Vienna by moutaye
Hi Guys I'm a french guy living in Ireland since about 4 years now. I intend to move to Vienna sometimes this year to join my girlfriend over there. I shall be able to relocate via work. Does anybody know what are the administrative processes to ...
As soon as you have an appartment and a lease, you need to go to the Meldeamt (that is the place where you register your address), they will give you a Meldezettel (A document that says that you have moved here from Ireland and confirm your viennese ... Read More
Planning to move to Vienna by moutaye
Hi Guys I'm a french guy living in Ireland since about 4 years now. I intend to move to Vienna sometimes this year to join my girlfriend over there. I shall be able to relocate via work. Does anybody know what are the administrative processes to ...
I don't think ou need to do much at all as a EU citizen, you just need to register at the adress where you live at the Meldeamt (guess your girlfriend can help you with that). If you have an adress in Austria I don't think you need much more except ... Read More
Vienna neighborhoods and bilingual schools by roberto23
Hello -- I have been offered a job (!) and expect to move to Vienna with my family shortly. I'm considering enrolling my son, 11, in one of the bilingual middle schools (Wiener Mittelschule). I'll be working downtown. Are any of you familiar with ...
Just happy to help! I am sure that you can get more help in that forum, seems to be active! Read More