Cost of Living: Dublin vs Vienna (2026)

Vienna is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $1303/month in Vienna vs $2522/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Dublin is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Dublin has a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 and Vienna has 1.01 per 100,000.

Vienna scores 77 to Dublin's 64 on livability — the gap is real. Dublin has its charms, but the numbers favor Vienna. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Dublin: Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit (complex process, 2 years (then Stamp 4)). Vienna: Austria Red-White-Red Card (complex process, 2 years (renewable)). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Vienna is warmer in summer (24°C vs 18°C). Dublin has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Dublin is easier for street-level English (81/100) than Vienna (74/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.