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Vienna vs Copenhagen

Vienna runs about 36% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 861 USD a month.

Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+36%
Copenhagen relative to Vienna
Rent gap
$650
Copenhagen costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ViennaCopenhagen
  • Housing
    Housing: Vienna $1,250, Copenhagen $1,900. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Food
    Food: Vienna $588, Copenhagen $695. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Transport
    Transport: Vienna $126, Copenhagen $175. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Vienna $209, Copenhagen $219. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Vienna $7.19, Copenhagen $8.46. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Vienna $134, Copenhagen $163. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Other
    Other: Vienna $85, Copenhagen $101. 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

MetricViennaCopenhagen
Cost
Total monthly cost2,400 USD✓3,261 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓51
Housing1,250 USD✓1,900 USD
Utilities209 USD✓219 USD
Food588 USD✓695 USD
Transport126 USD✓175 USD
Healthcare7 USD✓8 USD
Lifestyle134 USD✓163 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,204 USD4,770 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate49.6%42.8%✓
Left over each month1,804 USD✓1,509 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓1,900 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓9,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/10088/100✓
Healthcare88/10090/100✓
Air quality76/10084/100✓
Public transport96/100✓90/100
Walkability90/10094/100✓
English proficiency72/10094/100✓
Nightlife80/10084/100✓
Family friendliness90/10092/100✓
Median broadband110 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C10°C✓
Summer high26°C22°C✓
Winter low-2°C-1°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h✓1,780 h
Annual rainfall620 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyEURDKK
Time zoneEurope/ViennaEurope/Copenhagen

Vienna runs about 36% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 861 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Vienna or Copenhagen cheaper?

Vienna runs about 36% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 861 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Copenhagen compared with Vienna?

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

Which has better quality of life, Vienna or Copenhagen?

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