Vienna
Vienna is a grand imperial capital that combines stunning architecture, a thriving arts scene, and one of the world's best public transport systems. Repeatedly voted the most liveable city on Earth, it offers families outstanding schools, vast green spaces, and a café culture that rewards slowing down.
In Vienna, Austria, local salaries average around $2,700/mo and rent starts at $1,100/mo (about $1,990/mo all-in). Safety 94/100, a mild, fairly pleasant climate — compare visas and full costs on Jonzy.
Best for: Expat families, Culture lovers, Safe cities.
- Rent from $1,100/mo, about $1,990/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 94/100 · Internet 82/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 8 weeks (retirement option: Austria Private Residence Permit).
- Local salaries average around $2,700/mo, with a large, well-established expat community.
Cost of living in Vienna
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $1,100/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $400/mo |
| Transport | $90/mo |
| Healthcare | $100/mo |
| Utilities | $120/mo |
| Other essentials | $180/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,990/mo |
How Vienna stacks up
- Rent eats about 55% of a one-person monthly budget in Vienna — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,990/mo all-in, Vienna runs about 42% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$2,700/mo) covers roughly 136% of one person's costs — comfortable on local pay.
- Its strongest catalog score is safety (94/100); the weakest is climate (68/100).
Is Vienna right for you?
Highlights
- Fast, reliable internet (82/100).
- Very safe by catalog scores (94/100).
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
- Dedicated retirement route (Austria Private Residence Permit).
Watch-outs
- Above-median cost of living for the catalog.
Quality of life in Vienna
- Safety: 94/100
- Internet speed: 82/100
- Climate: 68/100
- Healthcare: 92/100
- Expat community: 80/100
Taxes in Vienna
25% flat on remote
Living in Austria
Austria is a landlocked Alpine nation in Central Europe known for its imperial heritage, world-class music scene, and exceptional quality of life. Its robust public services, universal healthcare, and excellent schools make it consistently top-ranked for families.
Vienna relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Vienna?
Budget roughly $1,990/mo all-in for one person in Vienna — rent from $1,100/mo, plus food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and everyday extras. It has a large, well-established expat community, so ready-made shortcuts on where to live exist.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Vienna?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Vienna: rent from $1,100, food $400, transport $90, healthcare $100, utilities $120, and other essentials $180 — about $1,990/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Vienna a good place to relocate?
Vienna has a mild, fairly pleasant climate and a large, well-established expat community, with a moderate visa process (about 8 weeks). Those are catalog averages — Jonzy ranks Vienna against 355 other cities for your specific income, passport, and priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Vienna?
Long-stay relocation routes for Vienna depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Red-White-Red Card" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Austria against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Vienna?
Core costs for one person run about $1,990/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $2,800/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $2,700/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Vienna best for?
Vienna tends to suit expat families, culture lovers and safe cities — based on its cost profile (about $1,990/mo all-in), 82/100 internet, 94/100 safety, and a large, well-established expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Vienna expensive to live in?
At about $1,990/mo all-in for one person, Vienna is among the more expensive cities in the catalog — roughly 42% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Vienna safe to live in?
Vienna scores 94/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. For families specifically it rates 100/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Vienna good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 82/100 — fast and dependable enough for video-heavy remote work. The expat and nomad scene rates 80/100, and work-life balance 88/100. Combined with ~$1,990/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Vienna; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Vienna?
Vienna scores 68/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 200 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Vienna?
Typical tax snapshot for Vienna, Austria: 25% flat on remote. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.