🇦🇹 Vienna vs 🇵🇱 Warsaw
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇦🇹
Vienna
Austria
$2,462–$3,897/mo
€2,280 – €3,608 / month (local)
🇵🇱
Warsaw
Poland
$1,477–$2,338/mo
zł5,908 – zł9,352 / month (local)
Vienna is 67% more expensive
Warsaw wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Vienna (USD) | Warsaw (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,846–$2,872 | $1,108–$1,723 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $974–$1,538 | $585–$923 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Utilities | $77–$149 | $46–$89 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Groceries | $390–$585 | $234–$351 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $51–$92 | $31–$55 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Public transport (monthly) | $97–$118 | $58–$71 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Internet & Mobile | $31–$51 | $18–$31 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Gym membership | $36–$67 | $22–$40 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Cinema ticket | $14–$18 | $9–$11 | 🟢 Warsaw |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,462–$3,897 | $1,477–$2,338 | 🟢 Warsaw |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing5.5 / 10 · 7.2 / 10
Vienna
Warsaw▲ better
Safety9.6 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Vienna▲ better
Warsaw
Healthcare7.9 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Vienna
Warsaw▲ better
Education7.5 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Vienna
Warsaw▲ better
Environment8.3 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Vienna
Warsaw▲ better
Economy8.3 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Vienna▲ better
Warsaw
Culture8.9 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Vienna▲ better
Warsaw
Internet7.6 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Vienna
Warsaw▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Vienna if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Vienna offers vs Warsaw
- ✓Safety
- ✓Culture
- ✓Healthcare
- ✓UN agencies
Choose Warsaw if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Vienna
- ✓Growing economy
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Talent pool
- ✓Shared services
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