Austria
An imperial city of grand palaces, classical music, and legendary coffeehouse culture. Consistently ranked among the world's most livable cities for its quality of life.
#35 of 250
84% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 670
Based on NYC = 100 index
Vienna is the 35. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 670 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 40% above the median city and adds $ 414 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 1 682, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 1 229. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
54 prices on this page come from live scrapers (17 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Vienna, Austria. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/vienna. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,681.85 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Willhaben.at |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,229.26 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Willhaben.at |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 3,143.75 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Willhaben.at |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,894.18 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Willhaben.at |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 21.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Pork (1kg) | 12.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Beef (1kg) | 17.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 8.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 16.45 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.45 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.37 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Butter (200g) | 1.93 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Eggs (12) | 4.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Bread (500g) | 2.03 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Oats (500g) | 0.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 5.34 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Garlic (1kg) | 13.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Interspar Austria |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.10 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Lentils (1kg) | 4.93 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.40 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.35 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.37 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gurkerl, Interspar Austria |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 83.81 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 3.58 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 4.25 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.06 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.10 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 375.73 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 16.65 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 33.41 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 29.68 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 11.40 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 33.53 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 49.16 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 3.79 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 51.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 71.19 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 173.21 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 45.81 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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