Currency:
1 euro = 100 cents
As a member of the European Union Austria participates in the economic and monetary union.

Euro Notes and Coins:
Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 und 500 euros
Coins: 1 & 2 Euros as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 und 50 cents

Currencies of other countries:
The current exchange rate is valid (buying or selling rates).

Opening times of the banks (generally):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 15:00
Thursday 8:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:30

Cash Points (ATMs):
Outside of the banks money can be withdrawn throughout Austria at cash points around the clock. National and international “Maestro” cards and MasterCard, American Express, Visa and Diners Club cards are accepted as well as Cirrus and Visa/Plus cards. Credit cards are accepted at numerous hotels, restaurants and shops in cities and tourist centres as well as at petrol stations.

Average cost of living/month:

• accommodation approx. 190 to 300 euros
• eating and drinking approx. 250 euros
• recreational activities, books, mobile phone approx. 150 euros
• public transport approx. 50 euros

Average prices:

• daily newspaper approx. 0.80 euros
• 1 litre of milk approx. 0.80 euros
• 1 litre of mineral water approx. 0.40 euros
• 1 kg bread approx. 2 euros
• 1 kg coffee approx. 3.50 euros
• cinema approx. 6-8 euros