Cost of Living in Vienna

Austria

Comfortable budget (single)

$3,897/month

Range $2,462–$3,897/month

Overall 8.1Safety 9.6Housing 5.5QoL 8.1

Last updated: 2026-03

Can you afford to live in Vienna?

Enter your monthly take-home in USD. We compare it to typical budgets for your household size (estimates, not financial advice).

Daily costs at a glance

Typical prices you'll pay in Vienna for everyday essentials.

Coffee

$5

flat white at cafe

Beer

$6

pint at pub

Lunch

$21

meal at inexpensive restaurant

Groceries

$490

single-person monthly groceries

Transport

$108

monthly pass

Gym

$52

monthly membership

Full cost breakdown

Colors show how each category compares to the global average of our 100 tracked cities.

CategoryUSD/monthvs global
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,846–$2,872 +17%
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$974–$1,538 +17%
Utilities (electricity, heating, water)$77–$149 +16%
Internet & Mobile$31–$51 +17%
Groceries (monthly)$390–$585 +17%
Eating out (per meal, mid-range)$51–$92 +15%
Coffee$4–$6 +25%
Public transport (monthly pass)$97–$118 +17%
Gym membership$36–$67 +17%
Cinema ticket$14–$18 +14%

Housing market

Rent vs buy snapshot for Vienna — useful if you're comparing long-term relocation options.

Rent (1-bed center)

$1,846–$2,872/mo

Buy center (per m²)

$17,550

Buy outside (per m²)

$9,650

Price-to-rent ratio

28×

Avg mortgage rate

3.9%

💰 Mortgage estimate: a 60 m² apartment in Vienna center at ~$17,550/m² with a 25y loan at 3.9% would cost roughly $5,500/month — compare that to the rent range above.

Local salaries (monthly net, USD)

Typical take-home in Vienna. A green badge means the salary covers at least 2.5× the max rent for a 1-bed in the center.

RoleMonthly netCovers rent?
Average net salary$3,300❌ No
Software engineer (mid)$4,500❌ No
Marketing manager$3,800❌ No
Teacher (secondary)$3,200❌ No
Nurse (RN)$3,500❌ No

Local insider tips

Practical ways to cut costs that actually work in Vienna.

Purchase a Wiener Linien Jahreskarte for affordable, unlimited public transport throughout Vienna.

Save on groceries by shopping at discount supermarkets like Hofer or Penny Markt, which offer lower prices than Billa or Spar.

Enjoy free leisure activities by visiting the Prater amusement park, especially for a stroll or a picnic, avoiding paid rides.

Budget scenarios

Single

$2,462–$3,897/month

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,872/mo
  • Groceries: ~$585/mo
  • Transport: ~$118/mo

Couple

$3,897–$5,949/month

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,872/mo
  • Groceries: ~$585/mo
  • Transport: ~$118/mo

Family

$5,641–$8,718/month

Top expenses

  • Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,872/mo
  • Groceries: ~$585/mo
  • Transport: ~$118/mo

Neighbourhood guide

Vienna Center

Central

Urban core, transit access

Est. 1-bed rent: $2,308–$3,590/mo

Vienna Midtown

Central

Mixed residential

Est. 1-bed rent: $2,031–$3,159/mo

Vienna Outer

Suburban

Quieter, family-friendly

Est. 1-bed rent: $1,477–$2,298/mo

Quality of life scores

Housing5.5/10
Safety9.6/10
Healthcare7.9/10
Education7.5/10
Environment8.3/10
Economy8.3/10
Culture8.9/10
Internet7.6/10

Pros & cons

✅ Pros

  • Safety
  • Culture
  • Healthcare

❌ Cons

  • Reserved culture
  • High taxes

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Estimates are for comparison only and do not constitute financial advice. Sources include our internal dataset and periodic third-party index updates.