Can you live in Vienna with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,353, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Vienna with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,353, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Vienna with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,353, you would have roughly $647 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Vienna with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,353, you would have roughly $2,647 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Vienna with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,353, you would have roughly $5,647 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Vienna, Austria

How much does it really cost to live in Vienna? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 1,930,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 💱 EUR

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$ $1,100 1-bedroom rent / mo

90 Quality of life / 100

90 Safety / 100

88 Internet / 100

44 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,100
Food (moderate)	$440
Transport	$55
Utilities	$130
Internet	$32
Healthcare	$110
Entertainment	$230
Total (moderate)	$2,353

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Vienna.

Shared accommodation	$480
Studio	$850
1-bedroom	$1,100
2-bedroom	$1,500
3-bedroom	$2,000

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City Scores

How Vienna rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityVienna
LanguageGerman
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Vienna

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Pros and Cons of Vienna

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,600 per month Basic $1,852 per month Moderate $2,353 per month Comfortable $3,120 per month Premium $4,788 per month

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Can You Live in Vienna on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,353 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-353 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$647 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,647 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,647 / month