🏙️Austria
Graz
Graz offers affordable living with university energy — growing tech scene, beautiful architecture, but fewer international opportunities.
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Population
295,000
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Highlight
City of Design and cultural innovation
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Country
Austria
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Air Quality
40 (Good)
University city with youthful energy and UNESCO-listed old town
Quick stats
Cost Index
58/100
Rent (1BR center)
€700–1,100/month
Median Salary
€2,600–3,600 gross
Internet
100–250 Mbps
Safety
Very safe; student-friendly environment
Transport
Tram and bus network; €300 annual pass
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Innere StadtGeidorfJakominiLendGriesMariatrostAndritzGösting
Key Sectors
Education & ResearchTechnology & StartupsAutomotive IndustryCreative & Design
✓ Advantages
- •Vibrant university atmosphere with young population
- •Affordable cost of living
- •Growing tech and startup scene
- •Beautiful Renaissance architecture
- •Excellent work-life balance
! Considerations
- •Smaller international business presence
- •Limited English-language job opportunities
- •Less cultural offerings than Vienna
- •Regional dialect can be challenging
Graz FAQs
Good for students and young professionals?
Excellent! University of Graz creates vibrant atmosphere with affordable housing and active social scene.
Tech opportunities?
Growing tech cluster with startups and established companies, especially in automotive and green tech.
Cultural scene quality?
Strong cultural offerings including Styriarte festival, modern art museums, and innovative architecture.
Regional differences?
Styrian culture has distinct identity with own dialect, wine culture, and more relaxed atmosphere than Vienna.
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