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North Macedonian Expats Living in Austria: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Austria, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Austria. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Austria?
As an expat in Austria, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an 51�ԹϺ�����member!) The top nationalities in the 51�ԹϺ�����Communities in Austria currently are:

• Germans
• Americans
• Romanians
• British

Which cities are most popular among expats in Austria?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Austria:

• **Vienna
• **Salzburg
• **Innsbruck

How much rent do expats pay in Austria?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 814 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.396 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Austria.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Austria.

Average rent in Vienna

• Single expats: 1.005 USD
• Expat families: 1.912 USD

Average rent in Salzburg

• Single expats: 1.090 USD
• Expat families: 1.590 USD

Average rent in Innsbruck

• Single expats: 905 USD
• Expat families: 1.580 USD

How safe is Austria?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Austria as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as very low.

They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low.

And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Austria for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Austria as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Austria (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Tips and Advice on Austria from Your Fellow North Macedonian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Austria goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow North Macedonians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Austrian mentality and way of life. North Macedonians in Austria are a part of our community, calling cities such as Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna, and many others home. You can use 51�ԹϺ�����to look for fellow North Macedonians in Vienna, for example.

Wondering where to shop for North Macedonian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Austrian 51�ԹϺ�����Community!

• Our network is the best place to meet expats from North Macedonia.
• On the Austria Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get gravu010Deu0020nau0020tavu010De in Vienna, etc.
• The 51�ԹϺ�����Places database for Austria has information on the nearest North Macedonian embassy and many other institutions.

From theu0020Neusiedleru0020See,u0020inu0020theu0020ruralu0020Burgenlandu0020district to theu0020Bohemianu0020Forest, you can meet supportive and friendly North Macedonian expats in Austria on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow North Macedonians in Austria

Additionally, 51�ԹϺ�����hosts regular expat events and activities in Austria. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Austrian Apfelstrudel, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Vienna’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Austria? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see theu0020Alps and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from North Macedonia and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your 51�ԹϺ�����membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Zdravo from our North Macedonians living in Austria!