General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.6% |
| Gdp | $477.286 billion |
| Size | 83,879 km2 |
| Population | 8,901,043 |
| Population density | 106/km2 |
| Kids per female | 1.49 |
| City population | 66% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 0.4∘C |
| Summer | 20.6∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | German |
| Population able to read | 98% |
| Population with a college degree | 26% |
| Population able to speak english | 73% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 18 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.9/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Austrian Airlines |
| Main airport | Vienna International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $5.5 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $750/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $70/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $15/10km |
| Petrol | $1.70/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 48% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $45000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | NA/MBits |
| Tld | .at |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 90% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.at |
| Supermarket | Billa |
| Pharmacy | Apotheke zum weißen Engel |
| Drugstore | dm |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Skiing |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Wiener Schnitzel | Breaded and fried veal cutlet | 15-20 |
| Tafelspitz | Boiled beef served with horseradish sauce | 12-15 |
| Gulasch | Beef stew with paprika and onions | 10-15 |
| Knödel | Bread dumplings | 5-10 |
| Kaiserschmarrn | Shredded pancakes served with powdered sugar and fruit compote | 10-15 |
| Apfelstrudel | Apple strudel | 5-10 |
| Sachertorte | Chocolate cake with apricot jam filling | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Wine | A variety of red, white, and sparkling wines produced in Austria. | $10-$50 |
| Austrian Beer | A variety of lagers, pilsners, and wheat beers produced in Austria. | $5-$10 |
| Glühwein | A hot mulled wine served during the winter months. | $5-$10 |
| Jagatee | A hot tea made with black tea, rum, and spices. | $5-$10 |
| Almdudler | A carbonated soft drink made with elderflower extract. | $2-$5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozartkugeln | Chocolate balls filled with marzipan and nougat, wrapped in silver foil | €1-€3 per ball |
| Wiener Schnitzel | Breaded and fried veal cutlet, served with lemon wedges and parsley | €10-€20 per serving |
| Sacher Torte | Chocolate cake with apricot jam and chocolate icing | €5-€10 per slice |
| Augarten Porcelain | Fine porcelain figurines, tableware, and home decor | €50-€500 per piece |
| Swarovski Crystal | Cut and polished crystal jewelry, figurines, and home decor | €20-€500 per piece |
| Dirndl | Traditional Austrian dress for women, with a bodice, skirt, and apron | €50-€200 per dress |
| Lederhosen | Traditional Austrian pants for men, made of leather | €100-€300 per pair |
| Alphorn | Long, wooden wind instrument played in the Alps | €200-€500 per horn |
| Edelweiss | Small, white flower that is the national symbol of Austria | €5-€10 per bouquet |
| Snow globes | Glass spheres filled with water and glitter, often depicting Austrian landmarks | €10-€50 per globe |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | The day when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus |
| Easter Sunday | March/April | The day when Jesus rose from the dead |
| Easter Monday | March/April | The day after Easter Sunday |
| Labour Day | May 1 | A day to celebrate workers’ rights |
| Ascension Day | May | The day when Jesus ascended into heaven |
| Whit Monday | May/June | The day after Pentecost |
| Corpus Christi | June | A day to celebrate the Eucharist |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | The day when Mary was taken up into heaven |
| National Day | October 26 | The day when Austria became a republic |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember all the saints |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | The day when Mary was conceived without sin |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | The day when Jesus was born |
| St. Stephen’s Day | December 26 | The day after Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Kronen Zeitung |
| Online news | ORF.at |
| Tv | ORF 1 |
| Radio | Ö3 |