| Spanish expat Paco has been living in Vienna, Austria, for more than two years, and in his own words, he's doing so very happily. That isn't to say his expat experience is perfect, but it has been mostly positive. Paco shares his thoughts about living in Vienna, the Austrian people, how his life in Austria differs from his life in Spain, and the importance of learning to speak German. |
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Living and Working in Austria - Interviews with Expats that are Living in Austria
Let the expats we have interviewed show you how they find living in Austria, the homeland of luminaries from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Franz Kafka to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Here they describe the various facets of expatriate life in this nation replete with both the old and the new. Read our expatriates’ description of their experiences, ranging from the cost of living in Austria to the abundance of breathtaking scenery to their interactions with the local residents.
A Spaniard living in Austria
Filipina expat Melancolia talks about what it’s like for her to live in Vienna, Austria
| The weather isn’t the only thing that Filipina expat Melancolia had to adjust to when she moved from the Philippines to Austria in 2001. She also had to learn the language, become acquainted with the local customs, and adapt to Austrian behavior. However, the positive aspects of living in Austria are experiences that she relishes. |
 Melancolia |
American expat Pam and her husband divide their time between Aigen, Austria, and the USA
| Pam is an American freelance writer who maintains two homes: one in the USA and one in Aigen, Austria. Living in Austria, her husband’s homeland, is a lesson in the vast differences between American and Austrian life. Read her interview for some tips on finding a job and her observations on the clash between the old and the new – among others - in this European country. |
 Pam Mandel |
