What are the cultural differences between Austria and Germany?

Economically, people in both countries are about equally well-off, though Germany's economy is much larger of course since the population is also much larger. Both countries also have low Gini coefficients, meaning that there is not a huge gap between the rich and the poor. Unemployment level is also comparable. read more

Germany and Austria focus on different parts of history. The culture of Germany has been shaped by its division during and reunification after the Cold War. The culture of Austria focuses on its historical ties to Central Europe during the Imperial times. read more

Some Differences Between Austria and Germany Cultural and Other Comparisons: GERMANY: AUSTRIA: Germans consider the Austrians amusing, charming and quaint. Austrians consider the Germans humorless, arrogant and rigid. About 32 percent* of Germans are smokers. Non-smoking laws are enforced. read more

Daily Life in the USA vs. Germany. History & CultureCultural ComparisonsCultural Comparisons – Part 2. In the charts below you’ll find a simplified comparison of various customs and everyday culture in the United States and Germany (Deutschland). For more details, click on any linked topic. read more