How Austria compares across key indices
Cost of Living
78 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
90/100
Healthcare
74/100
Quality of Life
175/200
How far your money goes in Austria
Cost of Living
78
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
58
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
78
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
82
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Austria - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
90/100
Crime Index
4/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Austria has 64 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,544 in Dornbirn to $2,038 in Vienna. Währing leads on safety, scoring 94/100. Währing ranks highest for quality of life at 176/200.
Dornbirn
$1,544/mo
Währing
94/100
Währing
176/200
Vienna
87/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Vienna | $2,038 | 84/100 | 170/200 | 87/100 | 31 |
| Graz | $1,692 | 90/100 | 174/200 | 76/100 | 21 |
| Linz | $1,659 | 91/100 | 174/200 | 75/100 | 19 |
| Favoriten | $1,659 | 91/100 | 174/200 | 75/100 | 19 |
| Donaustadt | $1,652 | 91/100 | 175/200 | 74/100 | 19 |
| Floridsdorf | $1,640 | 91/100 | 175/200 | 74/100 | 19 |
| Salzburg | $1,638 | 91/100 | 175/200 | 74/100 | 18 |
| Innsbruck | $1,625 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 73/100 | 18 |
| Ottakring | $1,604 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 72/100 | 17 |
| Simmering | $1,602 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 72/100 | 17 |
| Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | $1,601 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 72/100 | 17 |
| Landstraße | $1,599 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 72/100 | 17 |
| Penzing | $1,599 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 72/100 | 17 |
| Meidling | $1,599 | 92/100 | 175/200 | 72/100 | 17 |
| Brigittenau | $1,589 | 92/100 | 176/200 | 72/100 | 16 |
| Fünfhaus | $1,578 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 16 |
| Döbling | $1,578 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 16 |
| Villach | $1,558 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 71/100 | 15 |
| Hernals | $1,556 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Margareten | $1,551 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Hietzing | $1,551 | 93/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Währing | $1,546 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Aspern | $1,546 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Dornbirn | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Wiener Neustadt | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Alsergrund | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Steyr | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Hötting | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Feldkirch | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Jakomini | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Pradl | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Neubau | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Mariahilf | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Lend | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Bregenz | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Gries | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Baden | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Traun | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Wolfsberg | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
| Geidorf | $1,544 | 94/100 | 176/200 | 70/100 | 14 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Austria
Pollution Index
22/100
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PM2.5
10.9ug/m3
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Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Austria, answered with data
Austria has a cost of living index of 78 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,601 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and reach $2,038 in Vienna.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is the most affordable city in Austria in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,601 for a single person including rent. Simmering is the next most affordable at $1,602/mo.
Austria has a safety index of 90/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Simmering scores highest on safety at 92/100.
Ottakring ranks highest for quality of life in Austria, scoring 175/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,604/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,601/mo.
Austria scores 74/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Austria's cost of living is roughly 22% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 42% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Austria has a pollution index of 22/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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