Vienna

What you need to know about Vienna

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About Vienna

Vienna is a cool city. Was there once in winter and once in summer and I liked being there more in summer. In winter is just horribly cold and it's all grey. In summer you can do lots of stuff outside, although the Danube riverside isn't as cool as in Budapest. Pros: - great food options (not only Austrian, but also for vegans) - amazing architecture (really worth seeing) - lots of things to do Cons: - everything closes quite early (supermarkets at 8pm, come on) - quite expensive (didn't remember and was shocked) - not as nomad-like as Budapest Vienna is more of a tourist city than a nomad or expat city. For a visit it's great but living there is expensive and although there are some cool coworking spots, it's not there yet. Nice places to get some good food: Swing Kitchen (Vegan fast food chain) Ulrich (really nice place to enjoy a good breakfast) Dachboden (for the views, not the drinks. Cocktails there are expensive and not really for most) Drechsler (also a good breakfast) Neni (if you want to enjoy good falafel and traditional middle eastern cuisine)

Nomad Guide of Vienna

Explore Vienna like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Vienna with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Europe

Country :

austria

Weather :

19°C + Humidity 80% = 19°C Feel

Internet Speed :

15 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

30AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Margareten

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Leopoldstadt

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

4 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

10 EUR to USD :

$9.81 USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

6043700 Visitors

Tourist now :

115827 tourists

Population :

1741246 people

GDP per capita :

$44857 / year

Population Density :

♀️ not busy: 15x15m (225m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 47% / F 53%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Online electronics shop :

Saturn


Weather in Vienna

Stay updated on the weather in Vienna with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.


Cost of Living in Vienna

Discover the cost of living in Vienna with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Vienna.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$3,090/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$4,491/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$6,783/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$1,938/mo

Cost of coffee :

$2.94

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$1,610/mo

Dinner:

$20.91

Beer :

$5.50

Coca Cola :

$2.85

Tax for 50k income :

$15,204

Tax for 100k income :

$38,852

Tax for 250k income :

$113,746


Pros and Cons Living in Vienna

Like many other cities Vienna have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

  • ✅ Pretty safe
  • ✅ Fast internet
  • ✅ Good air quality on average
  • ✅ Nomad List members liked going here
  • ✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
  • ✅ Spacious and not crowded
  • ✅ Very easy to do business
  • ✅ High quality of education
  • ✅ Roads are very safe
  • ✅ Great freedom of speech
  • ✅ Democratic
  • ✅ People can speak basic English
  • ✅ Family friendly
  • ✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

Cons

  • ❌ Way too expensive
  • ❌ Not much to do
  • ❌ Cold now
  • ❌ Gets cold in the winter
  • ❌ Very damp now
  • ❌ Very difficult to make friends
  • ❌ Hospitals are bad
  • ❌ Not safe for women
  • ❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Vienna

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Visa Requirements in Vienna

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Security and Crime in Vienna

Stay informed on security and crime in Vienna with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Vienna safe.

020406080100

Low Crime rate

020406080100

High Security Index


Polution and Air Quality in Vienna

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Vienna. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Vienna, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

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Cities near Vienna to visit

There are several cities and places close to Vienna worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Vienna, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Ljubljana, Brno, Zagreb, Bratislava, and Prague, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

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Reviews of Vienna - Feedback from travelers

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Vienna is a cool city. Was there once in winter and once in summer and I liked being there more in summer. In winter is just horribly cold and it's all grey. In summer you can do lots of stuff outside, although the Danube riverside isn't as cool as in Budapest. Pros: - great food options (not only Austrian, but also for vegans)- amazing architecture (really worth seeing)- lots of things to doCons: - everything closes quite early (supermarkets at 8pm, come on)- quite expensive (didn't remember and was shocked)- not as nomad-like as BudapestVienna is more of a tourist city than a nomad or expat city. For a visit it's great but living there is expensive and although there are some cool coworking spots, it's not there yet. Nice places to get some good food: Swing Kitchen (Vegan fast food chain)Ulrich (really nice place to enjoy a good breakfast)Dachboden (for the views, not the drinks. Cocktails there are expensive and not really for most)Drechsler (also a good breakfast)Neni (if you want to enjoy good falafel and traditional middle eastern cuisine)

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Been living in Vienna since 7 years so I have alot to say about the city while iving as an expat: Pro: Safety, Good TransportationCons: Racism, not open to foreigners, hard to make friends with Austrians as they are not open, everything is expensive, boring not much to do, extremely cold in the winter. Leaving soon to Spain and I cannot wait :D

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Pros:* Very clean - lots of hand sanitisation places and people wear masks + streets are clean* Great, cheap public transport* Very beautiful city and good parks* Pretty good Italian and asian foodCons:* Coffee shops seem to have mostly gone and been replaced with lots of Starbucks and other chains.* Food / drinks is very expensive in most parts - Local beer is quite cheap though* Barely any night life to speak of - everything closes at 11pmOther Info:COVID restrictions are very strict there (in a good and bad way). You need to provide proof of vaccination/recovery even to sit outside for a coffee. Not a problem if you are vaccinated but a huge one if you aren't.FFP2 Masks are required everywhere - you will be turned away from places if you don't have one.

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Vienna is nice if you're a tourist and want to see beautiful old architecture. And I guess it's nice if you want to live here for a long time, since it's quite safe and clean. But it's borderline impossible to live and work here short-term as a nomad. There's no good cafes to work from, the coworkings here are of extremely mediocre to bad quality here. Except for greaaaat Asian food, other food is difficult to get, there's either affordable takeaway fast food or expensive in-door fancy dining restaurants, nothing in between. People are stern but friendly, as everywhere in Austria.

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Been there in January. Like Schonbrunn more than the old center of VIENNA. Honestly, I wouldn't go there during the winter, but in the summer will definitely return for a good look upon the stuff over there.