What should I pack when moving to Austria?
We asked people living in Austria to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"Bring clothes suitable for the climate in Austria, including layers for colder months and rain protection for wet weather. Consider packing a passport and other important documents, such as visas and other identification papers. Remember to bring a small bag of essentials such as toiletries, medications and contact lenses, as these may be difficult to find or purchase in Austria. Pack a first-aid kit, a power adapter and an international charger. Finally, bring cash or bank cards to make payments in the local currency," explained one expat living in Austria.
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"Well, every time we return to the States we brings loads of our favorites things. But we never forget our vitamins which cost a fortune in Austria, our over the counter meds, also expensive here and spices. Thank You Sam's and Costco! The biggest mistake was shipping our Volvo 6cyl over here, it cost us 22,000 euros in customs fees when we had been told it might be 6000 euros… ugh. We also brought too many clothes for fitting into their Schranks, it's just not necessary. And the best piece of advise is sign up for Amazon.de, they have everything," said another expat in Austria.
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What should I pack when moving to Austria?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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