Capital city, Austria
Cost of living in Vienna
How much a month costs in Vienna
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,590–3,600 (€2,300–3,200).
Prices in Vienna
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,100–1,800 | $1,240–2,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €800–1,300 | $900–1,460 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–40 | $23–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–190 | $113–214 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–13 | $9.0–14.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–32 | $20–36 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–18 | $11–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 26/100
A value score of 26/100 means Vienna gives more quality of life per dollar than 25% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 81/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Austria.
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Cost of living across Austria
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Vienna
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Vienna?
About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,590–3,600 for a comfortable month and $4,500–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Vienna?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,100–1,800 ($1,240–2,030) a month in the center and €800–1,300 ($900–1,460) outside it.
How much does food cost in Vienna?
A local meal is €8–13 ($9.0–14.6); a mid-range restaurant is €18–32 ($20–36) per person.
Is Austria expensive?
Prices in Austria are about 82% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Wiener Linien
- Vienna Airport
- Vienna Tourist Board
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.