Money
Read the latest financial, economic and cost of living news from Austria.
What is Austria's JÖ Karte and how can you save money with it?
If you've been to an Austrian supermarket, chances are the cashier asked you if you have a JÖ Karte. But what is it and how does it work?
What benefits are you entitled to in Austria if you have children?
Families in Austria can access a range of government subsidies, tax allowances, and financial aid to support parents and their children.
Can my landlord in Austria ask me to leave my apartment so they can use it?
You’ve lived in your rented apartment in Austria for years, but suddenly your landlord says they need it back for personal use. Is this allowed? Here’s what the law says.
From fuel to taxes: How to save money in Austria
With fuel and heating-oil prices once again pushing up the cost of living, we explore a few different ways to spend less and save money in Austria without sacrificing quality.
EXPLAINED: Do your pension contributions abroad count in Austria?
Plenty of foreigners in Austria – particularly those who retired to Austria – contributed to their pension before arriving here. What happens to those contributions? And what happens to contributions you made in Austria if you retire somewhere else?
Six things you need to know about salaries in Austria
If you're considering working in Austria, there are a few salary rules and conventions that may surprise you. Here's what you need to know about wages before taking a job in the country.
Steuernummer: How to find your Austrian tax identification number (TIN)
Austria’s tax number, or die Steuernummer, identifies your account with the tax office. Here’s who receives one, where to find it and how it differs from a VAT or social security number.
'Cosy and charming': The German words Austrian estate agents might use to rip you off
"Mit Charme" (charming) and "Gemütlich" (cosy) might sound appealing, but in Austria’s property market, those German words can mean something else entirely.
Reader question: Do I need to open a local bank account when moving to Austria?
If you are moving to Austria, can you keep using your home country's bank account or open an international one online, or should you really have an Austrian one?
GUIDE: How much does it cost to live in Linz?
Linz can be considerably cheaper than Austria’s most expensive cities for newly advertised housing. But the amount you’ll actually need each month depends on the flat you find and your household.
REVEALED: How Americans spend their money differently to Europeans
How do households in Europe and the United States spend their money? Official statistics reveal key and perhaps surprising differences when it comes to food and housing.
How Austria’s bigger fuel-price brake is set to affect drivers from October
Austria is strengthening its temporary fuel-price brake for October and November. The government expects lower taxes and new limits on fuel-industry margins to cut petrol and diesel costs by more than 12 cents per litre.
Austria’s 'Papamonat' explained: who qualifies, how much is paid, and the rules to follow
Since 2019, Austria has guaranteed fathers and second parents the right to take a month off work after their child’s birth. Here’s how it works and what financial support is available.
GUIDE: How much does it cost to live in Salzburg?
Salzburg may be much smaller than Vienna, but that doesn't necessarily make it cheaper. We break down what housing, transport, food, utilities, and childcare can cost in the city in 2026.
Salzburg approves higher parking and public transport prices for 2027
Drivers and public transport users in Salzburg city will face higher charges from January after the city council approved increases to parking fees and local transport fares.
How Austria's planned new electricity price brake would work for households
Austria wants to bring back a form of electricity price brake, but this time it would only be activated if energy prices rise sharply.
Familienbeihilfe: How can I get Austria's family allowance payments?
Austrian residents raising children may be eligible for family allowance, a monthly payment to help with child costs. But how much can you receive and how do you get the payments?
How much can you save by choosing supermarket own brands in Austria?
Switching from familiar brands to cheaper supermarket alternatives could cut the cost of a regular grocery shop by around a third, according to a new comparison by the Chamber of Labour.
How some social-housing tenants in Tyrol are getting free solar electricity
Renters normally have little say over what happens to electricity generated on the roof of their building. A housing project in Innsbruck is trying a different approach, with tenants able to use surplus solar power without paying for it.
Do you still need to carry cash in Austria?
Austria is becoming steadily more comfortable with cards, phones and smartwatches, but cash remains far more important here than in many other European countries.
What financial help can families get for school costs in Austria in 2026?
Buying school supplies can quickly add up costs, but Austria has several forms of support for families. Some arrive automatically, but not all. Here's what you need to know.
Everything you need to understand your Austrian payslip
If you're employed in Austria, your monthly payslip is a very important document, but it's all too easy to ignore the paperwork and just appreciate the money that arrives in your account. Even many native speakers struggle to understand some of the terms and numbers.
What new EU banking rules mean for foreigners in Austria
If you live in Austria but still have a bank account in the UK, US or another non-EU country, you may start hearing more from your bank about where you live. New EU rules are approaching, although Austria is in a slightly different position from many other countries.