Country guide
Moving to Austria
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to Austria.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalVienna
- Population9.1 million1
- CurrencyEUR (€)
- VAT rate20%
- LanguageGerman
- EU memberYes
- From NL~900 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices for moving from the Netherlands to Austria
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €2,640€2,380 — €3,040 · incl. VAT | €2,380 — €3,040 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €2,980€2,680 — €3,430 · incl. VAT | €2,680 — €3,430 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €3,650€3,290 — €4,200 · incl. VAT | €3,290 — €4,200 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €4,330€3,900 — €4,980 · incl. VAT | €3,900 — €4,980 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 900 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Austria. However, some documents are required.
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Tips for moving to Austria
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No customs declaration is needed for household goods moving between EU countries.
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In Austria you register with the registration office within three days of moving in (Meldegesetz § 3).
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If you stay longer than three months, EU citizens also need a residence registration; oesterreich.gv.at explains how.
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If you bring your car, it will eventually have to be registered in Austria.
Sources: Meldegesetz 1991 § 3 (RIS) · oesterreich.gv.at · Your Europe: registering a car in another EU country
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