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Practical guides to life in Austria.
Austrian Supermarkets Explained: A Guide for Expats
Hofer, Billa, Spar, Lidl and Penny compared: which is cheapest, what the store brands are, how checkout works and when shops are closed in Austria.
13 October 2026
How to Recycle and Separate Your Trash in Vienna
Vienna recycling guide: which bin takes what under the MA 48 system, how glass and organic waste work, and where to take bulky items and electronics.
13 October 2026
Cash vs. Card in Vienna: What to Know Before You Pay
Can you pay by card in Vienna? Mostly yes, but cash still matters. Where to carry euros, how to avoid ATM fees and why to decline currency conversion.
13 October 2026
Austria's Can and Bottle Deposit: How Pfand Works
Austria charges a 25-cent Pfand on plastic bottles and cans. Learn which items count, how to return them and how to cash in your deposit voucher.
13 October 2026
How to Get From Vienna Airport to the City Center
Train, bus or taxi from Vienna Airport to the city center: 2026 fares, travel times and which option makes sense while a key S-Bahn line is closed.
13 October 2026
Quiet Hours in Austria: Ruhezeiten, House Rules and Noise in Vienna
Quiet hours in Austria explained: typical Ruhezeiten, what your Hausordnung covers, Vienna's noise rule, and Sunday etiquette for tenants.
13 October 2026
Can You Drink Tap Water in Vienna? Where It Comes From and Where to Find It
Yes, Vienna tap water is safe to drink: mountain spring water, public drinking fountains, and how to order free tap water in restaurants and cafés.
13 October 2026
Vienna Public Transport Tickets 2026: Prices, Zones and How to Ride
Vienna public transport tickets and prices for 2026: single, 24-hour, weekly and annual passes, the Kernzone, validating tickets and the WienMobil app.
13 October 2026
Where to Shop on Sundays in Vienna: Supermarkets, Bakeries and More
Which supermarkets open on Sundays in Vienna, plus bakeries, petrol stations, airport shops and holiday opening rules in Austria.
13 October 2026
Tipping in Austria: How Much to Tip and How to Do It
How much to tip in Austria, how to say the total out loud, tipping by card, and when no tip is expected, with a quick German phrase guide.
13 October 2026
