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Vienna vs Valencia

Valencia runs about 20% cheaper than Vienna for this household, a difference of 491 USD a month.

Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-20%
Valencia relative to Vienna
Rent gap
$200
Vienna costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ViennaValencia
  • Housing
    Housing: Vienna $1,250, Valencia $1,050. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Vienna $588, Valencia $457. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Vienna $126, Valencia $76. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Vienna $209, Valencia $124. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Vienna $7.19, Valencia $32. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Vienna $134, Valencia $105. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Vienna $85, Valencia $64. Cheaper in Valencia.
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

MetricViennaValencia
Cost
Total monthly cost2,400 USD1,909 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3830✓
Housing1,250 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities209 USD124 USD✓
Food588 USD457 USD✓
Transport126 USD76 USD✓
Healthcare7 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle134 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,204 USD5,316 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate49.6%36.2%✓
Left over each month1,804 USD3,407 USD✓
Average local net salary2,600 USD✓1,700 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD1,850 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓80/100
Healthcare88/100✓84/100
Air quality76/100✓74/100
Public transport96/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency72/100✓54/100
Nightlife80/10082/100✓
Family friendliness90/100✓84/100
Median broadband110 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓18°C
Summer high26°C✓30°C
Winter low-2°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h2,700 h✓
Annual rainfall620 mm450 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearby10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/ViennaEurope/Madrid

Valencia runs about 20% cheaper than Vienna for this household, a difference of 491 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Vienna or Valencia cheaper?

Valencia runs about 20% cheaper than Vienna for this household, a difference of 491 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Valencia compared with Vienna?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,204 a month in Vienna and $5,316 in Valencia, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Vienna or Valencia?

Vienna scores 86/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Valencia scores 80 and 84. Vienna averages 11°C against 18°C in Valencia.