What is the cost of living in Vienna?

The cost of living in Vienna is 49.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 50.7). Groceries are 33.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 23.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,128 per month. Local purchasing power index is 134.9 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Austria?

In Austria, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,969 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 28.7%). Use our Austria tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇹 Austria · #136 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Vienna?

Q: Should I move to Vienna?

Vienna, Austria has a cost of living 49.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 50.7). It is ranked #136 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 134.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Austria earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,969/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

49.3% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-49.3%

vs NYC

EUR 1,128

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,969

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Austria → EUR 2,969/month net after tax (28.7% effective rate). Full Austria tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Vienna

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

50.7 Expensive

Rent

28.5 Very affordable

Groceries

66.4 Moderate

Restaurants

76.4 Above average

Purchasing Power

134.9 Very strong

Rent in Vienna

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,128/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 811/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 2,132/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,378/mo

Save by going outside centre 28% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Austria take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,969/Net take-home (28.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full Austria tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇦🇹 Graz

Austria

CoL index 47.6

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🇦🇹 Innsbruck

Austria

CoL index 55.7

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🇦🇹 Linz

Austria

CoL index 44.0

Compare Linz vs Vienna →

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