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Vienna vs London

Vienna runs about 69% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,651 USD a month.

Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+69%
London relative to Vienna
Rent gap
$1,350
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ViennaLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Vienna $1,250, London $2,600. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Food
    Food: Vienna $588, London $617. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Transport
    Transport: Vienna $126, London $282. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Vienna $209, London $267. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Vienna $7.19, London $8.03. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Vienna $134, London $169. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Other
    Other: Vienna $85, London $107. 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

MetricViennaLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,400 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓63
Housing1,250 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities209 USD✓267 USD
Food588 USD✓617 USD
Transport126 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare7 USD✓8 USD
Lifestyle134 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,204 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate49.6%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,804 USD1,902 USD✓
Average local net salary2,600 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓66/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality76/100✓60/100
Public transport96/100✓92/100
Walkability90/10090/100
English proficiency72/100100/100✓
Nightlife80/10094/100✓
Family friendliness90/100✓72/100
Median broadband110 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓12°C
Summer high26°C23°C✓
Winter low-2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall620 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/ViennaEurope/London

Vienna runs about 69% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,651 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Vienna or London cheaper?

Vienna runs about 69% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,651 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Vienna?

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

Which has better quality of life, Vienna or London?

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