🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs 🇦🇹 Vienna

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Amsterdam

Netherlands

$2,708–$4,287/mo

€2,507 – €3,969 / month (local)

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Vienna

Austria

$2,462–$3,897/mo

€2,280 – €3,608 / month (local)

Amsterdam is 10% more expensive

Vienna wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryAmsterdam (USD)Vienna (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$2,031–$3,159$1,846–$2,872🟢 Vienna
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,072–$1,692$974–$1,538🟢 Vienna
Utilities$85–$164$77–$149🟢 Vienna
Groceries$429–$643$390–$585🟢 Vienna
Eating out (mid-range meal)$56–$102$51–$92🟢 Vienna
Public transport (monthly)$107–$130$97–$118🟢 Vienna
Internet & Mobile$34–$56$31–$51🟢 Vienna
Gym membership$39–$73$36–$67🟢 Vienna
Cinema ticket$16–$20$14–$18🟢 Vienna
Monthly total (single)$2,708–$4,287$2,462–$3,897🟢 Vienna

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.1 / 10 · 5.5 / 10
Amsterdam
Vienna▲ better
Safety8.8 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Amsterdam
Vienna▲ better
Healthcare8.8 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Vienna
Education8.4 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Vienna
Environment9.2 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Vienna
Economy7.5 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Amsterdam
Vienna▲ better
Culture8.1 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Amsterdam
Vienna▲ better
Internet8.5 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Vienna

Who should choose which city?

Choose Amsterdam if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Amsterdam offers vs Vienna
  • ✓English-friendly
  • ✓Bikes
  • ✓Quality of life
  • ✓Tech

Choose Vienna if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Amsterdam
  • ✓Safety
  • ✓Culture
  • ✓Healthcare
  • ✓UN agencies

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