Prices and currency in Austria:
Austria is a rich country with high prices. In terms of food and daily necessities, prices are usually several to ten times higher than in China. Since January 2002, Austria has been using the Euro. The Austrian banking industry is well developed, so you can use cash or bank cards for shopping, and credit cards are accepted in major stores.
Special note: Many supermarkets and small chain stores do not accept 200 and 500 euro bills.
Insurance and health care
Austria's medical conditions are among the best in the world, and the public health care system is very good. Austria is a high welfare state, in Austria legal residents pay social insurance that is to join the health insurance, can enjoy free medical care.
The health situation in Austria is good, with no widespread infectious diseases and occasional influenza in spring and fall. Long-term residents need to be vaccinated against ticks (Zeckenimpfung).
Medical treatment in Austria can be obtained from public hospitals or private clinics. Public **** hospitals are large, well-equipped, and technically strong, but they have large numbers of patients and long waiting times; private clinics offer better service and shorter waiting times, but you generally need to make an appointment.
Foreigners staying in Austria are advised to take out medical insurance to minimize their financial risk. Health insurance covers foreign travelers for acute illnesses that occur after entering Austria. However, conservative treatment, convalescence and treatment of chronic diseases are not covered.
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