Cost of Living

Vienna, Austria

Live cost-of-living data for Vienna — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
32/ 10068% cheaper than New York
-4% rent since Jul 2026
$2,600/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
30%
Income Tax
temperate-continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,150/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$880/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,200/month
Food & Groceries
62/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$80/month
One-Way Ticket$3.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.4/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$290/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$32/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
70/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
65/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$15,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$500/course
Entertainment
58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$12/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$15/ticket
Clothing
60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
55/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$650/month
Babysitter (per hour)$14/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$45/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

90 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Innere Stadt, Leopoldstadt, Mariahilf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna cheap to live in?

Vienna has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,160–$1,624 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vienna?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vienna costs approximately $1,150/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $880/month.

Is Vienna good for digital nomads?

Vienna has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 90 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Vienna?

The median net monthly salary in Vienna is approximately $2,600 USD. The income tax rate is around 30%.

How does Vienna compare to New York for cost of living?

Vienna (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Vienna.

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