Limassol vs Vienna: cost of living for digital nomads
Limassol, Cyprus 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
- Limassol is about 3% cheaper than Vienna for a month of nomad living ($2,210 vs $2,285).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,050 in Vienna against $1,100 in Limassol.
- Vienna scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Vienna: 200 Mbps typical against 130 Mbps.
- Limassol is mediterranean; Vienna is temperate.
Limassol wins 4 of the measured lines; Vienna wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Limassol or Vienna?
Limassol is cheaper: about $2,210/month against $2,285/month in Vienna, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Limassol or Vienna?
Vienna scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Limassol.
Which has faster internet, Limassol or Vienna?
Vienna has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 130 Mbps in Limassol.
| Line | Limassol | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,210 | $2,285 |
| Rent | $1,100 | $1,050 |
| Food | $480 | $540 |
| Transport | $50 | $60 |
| Coworking | $160 | $175 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 130 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | coast | 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): Limassol September 10, 2026, Vienna September 11, 2026.