Emilie
@mimie
Swedish expat in Austria
Forum posts
49
Contacts
15
About me
Swedish
Lives in Vienna
Speaks Swedish, German, English, French, Turkish (beginner)
Registration: 21 September 2006
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Hi, I live in the 16th and I like it, with children I might try to live in a more green neighbourhood (the part of the 16th that is further out, at Ottakring/Wilhelminenberg - I am actually looking for appartment too and there are very nice big ... 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 ...
Me again :) Here is a link wit general information, I guess yo already know it? It is the offical Vienna page: http://www.wien.gv.at/english/ Here is a map of the Vienna districs to give you an idea of how far apart they are: ... Read More
Internet and cell phone
yess.at bob.at Very cheap and you don't have to sign up Good luck Read More
Living Cost in Viena
Hi! It is common to live in a WG, that is a shared appartment, a room costs about 300 Euro, depending on the size and what is included (internet etc). If you want an appartment on your own that would be more expensive, but it depends on size and ... Read More
How to make friends in Austria by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Austria :top: [b]Which are your best ...
In every country it is easiest to get to know people at work, at university - if you don't work or study, take some course at Volkshochschule for example. Very important is to be "out there". When I first moved here I had a few friends, but not ... Read More
Going out in Vienna by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Vienna? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
I'm with Freud on this one :) Bermuda Triangle (Das Bermuda Dreieck) is a tourist trap filled with teenagers. Gürtel is much better, get off at Thaliastraße, take the exit Thaliastraße, just cross the street and then there zou find one bar and club ... Read More
Half austrian half french from Sweden living in Vienna :) by mimie
Hi everyone and salut a tous! Name: Emilie Nickname: Mimie Age: 25 Grew up in: Stockholm, Sweden Live in: Vienna, Austria (since 2002) Languages: Swedish, german (austrian! :), english and french Like many expats my blog is a way of keeping ...
Hallo Jon, hoffe du hattest eine schöne Zeit daheim bei der Familie! Jetzt hast Du zusätzlich zu den Kulturschocks (in allen Richtungen) auch noch Jetlag, gratuliere :) Es ist echt nicht leicht zurückzugehen, fürchte mich auch ein bisschen davor ... Read More
Half austrian half french from Sweden living in Vienna :) by mimie
Hi everyone and salut a tous! Name: Emilie Nickname: Mimie Age: 25 Grew up in: Stockholm, Sweden Live in: Vienna, Austria (since 2002) Languages: Swedish, german (austrian! :), english and french Like many expats my blog is a way of keeping ...
Hallo Jon und danke für deine Nachricht! Wien ist echt schön, Hamburg kenne ich leider nicht. Deutschland ist so gross und hat so viel zu bieten. War nur in Hannover (und Umgebung), Ulm und kurz in Berlin (nur ein Tag, mit Kater leider Gottes, war ... Read More
Half austrian half french from Sweden living in Vienna :) by mimie
Hi everyone and salut a tous! Name: Emilie Nickname: Mimie Age: 25 Grew up in: Stockholm, Sweden Live in: Vienna, Austria (since 2002) Languages: Swedish, german (austrian! :), english and french Like many expats my blog is a way of keeping ...
Merci! Have answered the poll (chose the option "because I wanted to", haven't regretted it for a second :) ) It's really a nice page you've got here. Greetings from Stockholm mimie Read More
Half austrian half french from Sweden living in Vienna :)
Hi everyone and salut a tous! Name: Emilie Nickname: Mimie Age: 25 Grew up in: Stockholm, Sweden Live in: Vienna, Austria (since 2002) Languages: Swedish, german (austrian! :), english and french Like many expats my blog is a way of keeping ... Read More