How much does it cost to live in Vienna?

Typical monthly costs in Vienna are approximately €1,100 in rent and €1,400 in other expenses, totalling around €2,500/month.

How much should I save in Vienna?

Based on Statistics Austria HBS 2019/20, people at mid-range incomes in Austria typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like Vienna, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Vienna · EUR · high cost city

Cost of living in Vienna — is your salary enough?

Vienna median rent is approximately €1,100/month, relatively affordable for a major European capital. Vienna earners benefit from moderate rents and strong social infrastructure, supporting above-average savings rates.

Rent in Vienna

Budget€800 – €1,000/mo

Typical€1,100 – €1,250/mo

Premium€1,400+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,400/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€2,500/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Vienna costs (€1,100 rent)

€25,000 – €36,000→ saving 1.6%

Under-Saving

€36,000 – €50,000→ saving 30.2%

Ahead

€50,000 – €70,000→ saving 50%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Vienna

Country

Annual income (gross)€45,000

€10,000€155,000€300,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€1,100/mo

€0€3,000€6,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,400/mo

€0€2,750€5,500+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from Statistics Austria HBS 2019/20. Figures in EUR.

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