Brussels vs Vienna: cost of living for digital nomads
Brussels, Belgium and Vienna, Austria, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Brussels is about 0% cheaper than Vienna for a month of nomad living ($2,280 vs $2,285).
- Vienna scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Vienna: 200 Mbps typical against 180 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Brussels wins 2 of the measured lines; Vienna wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Brussels or Vienna?
Brussels is cheaper: about $2,280/month against $2,285/month in Vienna, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Brussels or Vienna?
Vienna scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Brussels.
Which has faster internet, Brussels or Vienna?
Vienna has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 180 Mbps in Brussels.
| Line | Brussels | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,280 | $2,285 |
| Rent | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Food | $540 | $540 |
| Transport | $60 | $60 |
| Coworking | $170 | $175 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 180 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Brussels September 11, 2026, Vienna September 11, 2026.