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London vs Vienna

Vienna runs about 41% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,651 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-41%
Vienna relative to London
Rent gap
$1,350
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonVienna
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Vienna $1,250. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Vienna $588. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Vienna $126. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Vienna $209. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Vienna $7.19. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Vienna $134. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonVienna
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,400 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6338✓
Housing2,600 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities267 USD209 USD✓
Food617 USD588 USD✓
Transport282 USD126 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle169 USD134 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,204 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓49.6%
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,804 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓2,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD7,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10086/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality60/10076/100✓
Public transport92/10096/100✓
Walkability90/10090/100
English proficiency100/100✓72/100
Nightlife94/100✓80/100
Family friendliness72/10090/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps110 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C11°C✓
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low3°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,880 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓620 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Vienna

Vienna runs about 41% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,651 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Vienna cheaper?

Vienna runs about 41% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,651 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Vienna compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,204 in Vienna, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Vienna?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Vienna scores 86 and 88. London averages 12°C against 11°C in Vienna.