Glasgow vs Vienna: cost of living for digital nomads
Glasgow, United Kingdom 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
- Glasgow is about 3% cheaper than Vienna for a month of nomad living ($2,220 vs $2,285).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,000 in Glasgow against $1,050 in Vienna.
- Vienna scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Both have a temperate climate.
Glasgow wins 4 of the measured lines; Vienna wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Glasgow or Vienna?
Glasgow is cheaper: about $2,220/month against $2,285/month in Vienna, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Glasgow or Vienna?
Vienna scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for Glasgow.
Which has faster internet, Glasgow or Vienna?
Glasgow and Vienna have about the same typical internet speed, 200 Mbps.
| Line | Glasgow | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,220 | $2,285 |
| Rent | $1,000 | $1,050 |
| Food | $520 | $540 |
| Transport | $95 | $60 |
| Coworking | $155 | $175 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 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): Glasgow September 11, 2026, Vienna September 11, 2026.