Austria · Europe
Vienna
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,285Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,540/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Austria.
Healthcare
Universal statutory health insurance (e-card) covers nearly all residents, with high-quality public hospitals in Vienna, Graz and Salzburg plus optional private insurance for faster access and private rooms.
Taxes
Austrian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive rates up to 55%, with double tax treaties applying either exemption-with-progression or credit relief.
English
Very high — English is widely spoken in Vienna, Salzburg and other tourist and business centres, and taught as the main foreign language in schools, though German dominates daily administration.
Getting in — Austria
Full Austria guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Residence Permit — Student
Up to 1 year, renewable for the course
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Vienna at a glance
Vienna, Austria costs about $2,285 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 46% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,050 and the smallest is transport at $60. In our data internet averages 200 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Brussels at $2,280 a month to Rome at $2,325.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Vienna
How much does it cost to live in Vienna?
A solo remote worker in Vienna, Austria spends an estimated $2,285 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Vienna?
Rent in Vienna is an estimated $1,050 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Vienna?
Internet in Vienna averages 200 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Vienna?
A coworking space in Vienna costs an estimated $175 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Vienna safe?
Vienna has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Vienna's nomad score?
Vienna scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.