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Copenhagen vs Vienna

Vienna runs about 26% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 861 USD a month.

Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-26%
Vienna relative to Copenhagen
Rent gap
$650
Copenhagen costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

CopenhagenVienna
  • Housing
    Housing: Copenhagen $1,900, Vienna $1,250. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Food
    Food: Copenhagen $695, Vienna $588. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Transport
    Transport: Copenhagen $175, Vienna $126. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Copenhagen $219, Vienna $209. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Copenhagen $8.46, Vienna $7.19. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Copenhagen $163, Vienna $134. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Other
    Other: Copenhagen $101, Vienna $85. Cheaper in Vienna.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricCopenhagenVienna
Cost
Total monthly cost3,261 USD2,400 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5138✓
Housing1,900 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities219 USD209 USD✓
Food695 USD588 USD✓
Transport175 USD126 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle163 USD134 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,770 USD✓4,204 USD
Effective tax + social rate42.8%✓49.6%
Left over each month1,509 USD1,804 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓2,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD7,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓86/100
Healthcare90/100✓88/100
Air quality84/100✓76/100
Public transport90/10096/100✓
Walkability94/100✓90/100
English proficiency94/100✓72/100
Nightlife84/100✓80/100
Family friendliness92/100✓90/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓110 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓11°C
Summer high22°C✓26°C
Winter low-1°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h1,880 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓620 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyDKKEUR
Time zoneEurope/CopenhagenEurope/Vienna

Vienna runs about 26% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 861 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Copenhagen or Vienna cheaper?

Vienna runs about 26% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 861 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Vienna compared with Copenhagen?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,770 a month in Copenhagen and $4,204 in Vienna, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Copenhagen or Vienna?

Copenhagen scores 88/100 on safety and 90/100 on healthcare; Vienna scores 86 and 88. Copenhagen averages 10°C against 11°C in Vienna.