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Vienna vs Stockholm

Vienna runs about 14% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 335 USD a month.

Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,735/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+14%
Stockholm relative to Vienna
Rent gap
$350
Stockholm costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ViennaStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Vienna $1,250, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Food
    Food: Vienna $588, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Transport
    Transport: Vienna $126, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Vienna $209, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Vienna $7.19, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Vienna $134, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Other
    Other: Vienna $85, Stockholm $84. Cheaper in Stockholm.
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

MetricViennaStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost2,400 USD✓2,735 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓43
Housing1,250 USD✓1,600 USD
Utilities209 USD151 USD✓
Food588 USD587 USD✓
Transport126 USD✓155 USD
Healthcare7 USD✓17 USD
Lifestyle134 USD✓142 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,204 USD5,115 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate49.6%38.6%✓
Left over each month1,804 USD2,380 USD✓
Average local net salary2,600 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓3,000 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓84/100
Healthcare88/10088/100
Air quality76/10090/100✓
Public transport96/100✓92/100
Walkability90/10090/100
English proficiency72/10096/100✓
Nightlife80/10080/100
Family friendliness90/10094/100✓
Median broadband110 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C8°C✓
Summer high26°C23°C✓
Winter low-2°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h✓1,820 h
Annual rainfall620 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyEURSEK
Time zoneEurope/ViennaEurope/Stockholm

Vienna runs about 14% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 335 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Vienna or Stockholm cheaper?

Vienna runs about 14% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 335 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Vienna?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,204 a month in Vienna and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Vienna or Stockholm?

Vienna scores 86/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Vienna averages 11°C against 8°C in Stockholm.