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Overview
Austria🇦🇹
At a Glance
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
Cost of Living
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
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Austria - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
90/100
Crime Index
4/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Austria
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.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Dornbirn
$1,544/mo
Safest
Währing
94/100
Best Quality of Life
Währing
176/200
Best Healthcare
Vienna
87/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 64 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| LandstraĂźe | $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 |
| FĂĽnfhaus | $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 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
Compare Cities Side by Side
Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
23 verified school profiles across 3 cities in Austria — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Danube International School Vienna
Verified
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International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
Vienna International School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
International School Kufstein Tirol
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
St. Gilgen International School GmbH
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International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
American International School in Salzburg
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SalzburgAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ap Course Ledger
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Austria
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Austria
Pollution Index
22/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
10.9ug/m3
Good
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Austria, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Austria?
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.
What is the cheapest city in Austria for expats?
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.
Is Austria safe for expats?
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.
What is the best city in Austria for expats and digital nomads?
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.
How good is healthcare in Austria?
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.
Is Austria cheaper than the United States?
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.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Austria?
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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