Vienna, Austria

Cost of Living in Vienna, Austria

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Vienna costs approximately $2,009 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $1,267. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Vienna is a city in Austria, where a single person can expect to spend about $2,009 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,267 per month, or $898 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 137 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Vienna scores 87/100 — very safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 83°F and winter highs around 42°F, with roughly 279 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$2,009≈ $67/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$1,267
Internet137 Mbps
Safety87/100
Avg Temp63°F

Vienna Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$21.20
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$94.23
McDonald's Combo Meal$13.07
Cappuccino$1.79
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$6.48
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$3.58

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.79
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$2.65
Eggs (12)$4.92
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$6.54
Apples (1 lb)$1.55
Bananas (1 lb)$1.11
Tomatoes (1 lb)$2.13
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.08
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$8.24
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$7.66

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$3.53
Monthly Transit Pass$60.07
Taxi Start$5.65
Taxi (1 Mile)$3.60
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.83
VW Golf (New)$31,201.41

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$351.50
Mobile Phone Plan$15.70
Broadband Internet$36.82

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$44.94
Cinema Ticket$14.13
Preschool (Monthly)$367.49
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$28,876.12

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$93.84
Nike Running Shoes$88.34

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$1,267.27
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$897.71
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$2,421.53
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$1,531.21
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$1,195.48
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$576.61

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$3,677.74
Mortgage Interest Rate3.24%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Vienna

Internet137 Mbps
Safety87/100
Healthcare82/100
Public Transit85/100
Walkability82/100
Nightlife58/100
Food Scene76/100
Fine Dining58/100
Coffee Culture90/100
Air Quality91/100
Green Spaces80/100
Culture95/100
Beaches5/100
Hiking82/100
Surfing0/100
Coworking Spaces48
US Visa-Free90 days

Neighborhoods in Vienna

Neubau (7th) · Mariahilf (6th) · Leopoldstadt (2nd) · Josefstadt (8th)

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Vienna FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Vienna?

A single person should budget around $2,009 per month in Vienna, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Vienna?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Vienna averages $1,267 per month, dropping to about $898 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,422.

Is Vienna safe?

Vienna scores 87/100 on safety, which is very safe. Tourist safety is rated 90/100.

How fast is the internet in Vienna?

Median download speeds in Vienna are around 137 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 48 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Austria offer a digital nomad visa?

Austria does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.

What is the weather like in Vienna?

Vienna sees summer highs around 83°F and winter highs near 42°F, with about 279 sunny days and 116 rainy days per year.

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