Cost of Living in Vienna, Austria

Vienna has a cost of living index of 65/100 (New York = 100). It is 35% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

65/100
Cost Index
$2,300/mo
Median Income
82/100
Safety Index
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 70/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$800/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,000/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 60/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.05/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.27/kg
Dining OutScore: 60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10.77/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$82/month
One-Way Ticket$3.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$160/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$14/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

92 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
88/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Leopoldstadt, Wieden, Mariahilf

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna cheap to live in?

Vienna has a cost of living index of 65/100, where New York = 100. It is 35% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,300–$1,820 per month.

How much does rent cost in Vienna?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Vienna costs approximately $1,200/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $800/month.

Is Vienna good for digital nomads?

Vienna has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 92 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Vienna?

The median net monthly salary in Vienna is approximately $2,300 USD. The income tax rate is around 30%.

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

Vienna (cost index 65) is 35% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $875/month by moving from New York to Vienna.

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