Independent guides • Checked against official sources • Updated for 2026

Everything you need
to live in Austria.

Practical guides for moving, paperwork, banking, jobs and everyday life - without the bureaucracy.

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START WITH A TASK

What do you need help with?

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MeldezettelRegister your address, get the form and avoid the common mistakes.→ Bank accountsCompare real Austrian bank accounts, fees and opening requirements.→ Find a homeHousing search, contracts, deposits and viewing red flags.→ Jobs & AMSJob search, CV basics, AMS support and German expectations.→ Health & e-cardUnderstand insurance routes and what the Austrian e-card is for.→ SIM & InternetCompare real mobile offers and understand home internet availability.→ Taxes & FinanzOnlinePayroll tax, employee returns and the official online tax portal.→ ResidenceSeparate Meldezettel from EU registration and non-EU permits.→

YOUR FIRST WEEKS

New to Austria? Start here.

Six practical steps, in the order most newcomers need them.

  1. 1Register your addressMeldezettel, 3-day rule, form and signature.→
  2. 2Check your residence pathEU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU requirements are different.→
  3. 3Confirm health insuranceKnow who covers you and when the e-card follows.→
  4. 4Choose a bank accountCompare actual fees and online-opening conditions.→
  5. 5Get phone & internetCompare current mobile offers and home options.→
  6. 6Understand work & taxesPayroll, FinanzOnline and useful employment resources.→
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CURRENT OFFERS

Compare & save

A quick snapshot — open a comparison for eligibility, conditions and official links.

Prices checked 2 Sep 2026
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Bank accountsMonthly account fee
Bank Austria€2.73/mo*
N26 Standard€0/mo
BAWAG Online€2.90/mo*
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SIM cardsSelected current mobile plans
HoT fix70 GB / €9.90
spusu legendär100 GB / €9.90
Conditions, network and EU roaming matter too.
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Home internetAvailability depends on address
A1 Internet 50from €27.90 regular*
HoT internetfrom €19.90 / 30d*
Always run an address availability check.
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ElectricityUse Austria's official calculator
E-Control's Tarifkalkulator includes registered electricity and gas products and compares them using your postcode and annual consumption.
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*Promotions and eligibility can change. The full comparison explains the conditions and links to official provider pages.

LOCAL GUIDES

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