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Living in Graz

Austria · temperate

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Graz is a mid-sized city of roughly 290,000 people near the mountains in Austria. The climate is temperate. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,100. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, art and culture, cycling.

Graz at a glance: cost, climate, safety

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People
~290,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,100
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
5/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love living in Graz

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable5/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 12 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
➖ PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+16%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
₿ Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required

Austria dropped its brief adult covid mandate in 2022 and has never had a childhood one.

If you skip them: Nothing.

Exemptions: Not needed.

Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey

➖ Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +16% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

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⚠️ The downsides of living in Graz

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

Where is Graz?

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Graz, Austria?

A typical month in Graz costs around $2,100, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.

Is Graz, Austria safe?

Arcadia rates personal safety in Graz at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.

What is the internet like in Graz?

Internet in Graz is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.

What is the weather like in Graz?

Graz has a temperate climate. Mountains are close by.

Is healthcare good in Graz?

Healthcare in Graz is rated 5 out of 5 overall, which is excellent. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 4/5.

How easy is it to move to Austria?

Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Austria at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.

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