✦ Cost of living
Vienna
Vienna, Austria
US = 100
In plain terms: Vienna is about 3% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,150/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing105+5%
- Food & groceries95−5%
- Transport70−30%
- Utilities110+10%
- Healthcare80−20%
- Goods & services100−0%
About
“City of Music”
Imperial grandeur, coffee-house culture and famously the world's most liveable city year after year — world-class public transport and healthcare, at rents below most Western-European capitals.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- German
- Coordinates
- 48.21, 16.37
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
55%
Income tax
progressive
20%
VAT / sales
23%
Corporate
27.5%
Capital gains
$2,400
Avg net salary
per month
Visas & residency
The points-based Red-White-Red Card for skilled workers; EU Blue Card.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
Points-based, for skilled workers.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
78/100
Healthcare
88/100
Pollution
30/100
Internet
180 Mbps
Jan avg
+1 °C
Jul avg
+20 °C
Sunny days
190/yr
Walkability
85/100
Public transit
90/100
Family-friendly
80/100
Living there
- English spoken
- High
- Expat community
- Large
- Coworking spaces
- 40
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Vienna, AT?
Vienna, AT's cost-of-living index is 97 (US average = 100) — about 3% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $1,150 per month.
What are the average living costs in Vienna, AT?
Living costs in Vienna, AT are about 3% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 97 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,150. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Vienna, AT?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $1,150 per month, and around $850 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Austria?
Austria has a top income-tax rate of 55% and a VAT or sales tax of 20%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Vienna, AT?
Vienna, AT averages around +1 °C in January and +20 °C in July, with roughly 190 sunny days a year.
Is Vienna, AT safe?
Vienna, AT scores 78 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.