🇦🇹 Cost of Living in Vienna
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$2,394/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Vienna vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Vienna?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $2,394/month in Vienna, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $3,115/month.
What is the average salary in Vienna?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Vienna is about $3,513, according to Numbeo data.
Is Vienna expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Porto ($1,940/mo), Florence ($2,332/mo), Rome ($2,191/mo), Hamburg ($2,420/mo), Prague ($2,032/mo). Vienna comes in at $2,394/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.