Manchester vs Vienna: cost of living for digital nomads
Manchester, 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
- Vienna is about 7% cheaper than Manchester for a month of nomad living ($2,285 vs $2,450).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,050 in Vienna against $1,150 in Manchester.
- Vienna scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Both have a temperate climate.
Manchester wins 1 of the measured lines; Vienna wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Manchester or Vienna?
Vienna is cheaper: about $2,285/month against $2,450/month in Manchester, roughly 7% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Manchester or Vienna?
Vienna scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for Manchester.
Which has faster internet, Manchester or Vienna?
Manchester and Vienna have about the same typical internet speed, 200 Mbps.
| Line | Manchester | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,450 | $2,285 |
| Rent | $1,150 | $1,050 |
| Food | $550 | $540 |
| Transport | $110 | $60 |
| Coworking | $170 | $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) | 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): Manchester September 11, 2026, Vienna September 11, 2026.