Lyon vs Vienna: cost of living for digital nomads
Lyon, France 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
- Lyon is about 6% cheaper than Vienna for a month of nomad living ($2,140 vs $2,285).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $950 in Lyon against $1,050 in Vienna.
- Vienna scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Both have a temperate climate.
Lyon wins 4 of the measured lines; Vienna wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lyon or Vienna?
Lyon is cheaper: about $2,140/month against $2,285/month in Vienna, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lyon or Vienna?
Vienna scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Lyon.
Which has faster internet, Lyon or Vienna?
Lyon and Vienna have about the same typical internet speed, 200 Mbps.
| Line | Lyon | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,140 | $2,285 |
| Rent | $950 | $1,050 |
| Food | $520 | $540 |
| Transport | $70 | $60 |
| Coworking | $160 | $175 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 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): Lyon September 11, 2026, Vienna September 11, 2026.