Languages and currencies in 32 European countries

Thinking about working in another European country? For each of 32 countries – all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – you will find the key labour market figures, where the jobs are, how to apply, pay and working conditions, student jobs and what to do in your first weeks. General advice on job search, your CV and your rights: How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides »

Found: 32
CountryOfficial language(s)Currency
AustriaGermaneuro (EUR)
BelgiumDutch, French, Germaneuro (EUR)
BulgariaBulgarianeuro (EUR)
CroatiaCroatianeuro (EUR)
CyprusGreek, Turkisheuro (EUR)
Czech RepublicCzechCzech koruna (CZK)
DenmarkDanishDanish krone (DKK)
EstoniaEstonianeuro (EUR)
FinlandFinnish, Swedisheuro (EUR)
FranceFrencheuro (EUR)
GermanyGermaneuro (EUR)
GreeceGreekeuro (EUR)
HungaryHungarianHungarian forint (HUF)
IcelandIcelandicIcelandic króna (ISK)
IrelandIrish, Englisheuro (EUR)
ItalyItalianeuro (EUR)
LatviaLatvianeuro (EUR)
LiechtensteinGermanSwiss franc (CHF)
LithuaniaLithuanianeuro (EUR)
LuxembourgLuxembourgish, French, Germaneuro (EUR)
MaltaMaltese, Englisheuro (EUR)
NetherlandsDutcheuro (EUR)
NorwayNorwegian, SamiNorwegian krone (NOK)
PolandPolishPolish złoty (PLN)
PortugalPortugueseeuro (EUR)
RomaniaRomanianRomanian leu (RON)
SlovakiaSlovakeuro (EUR)
SloveniaSlovenian (Italian and Hungarian in ethnically mixed areas)euro (EUR)
SpainSpanish (Castilian); other Spanish languages are co-official in some autonomous communitieseuro (EUR)
SwedenSwedishSwedish krona (SEK)
SwitzerlandGerman, French, Italian, RomanshSwiss franc (CHF)
United KingdomEnglish (Welsh also has official status in Wales)pound sterling (GBP)
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Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.

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