Is Brigittenau (20th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

-22% vs Vienna avg

Living in Brigittenau (20th), Vienna

Brigittenau (20th) is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 37.6 — that is -22% compared to the Vienna average. Ranked #18 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €661/month, compared to a range of €610 in Floridsdorf (21st) to €1,145 in Innere Stadt (1st).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Brigittenau (20th), housing takes up roughly 30% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €26,454 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Brigittenau (20th)

Salaries in Brigittenau (20th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 37.6:

After tax and deductions of 28.2% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €26,454 would be roughly €18,994/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

37.6
COLI Index
0.78x
vs City Avg
€661
Est. 1BR Rent
#18
of 20 Areas
28.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Brigittenau (20th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €23,911 salary in Brigittenau (20th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
10%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 28.2%
Est. Take-Home: €17,162/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Brigittenau (20th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $28,200
London GBP £24,269
Dubai AED AED 141,107

Other Neighborhoods in Vienna

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Innere Stadt (1st) 65.1 1.35x +35%
Döbling (19th) 57.8 1.20x +20%
Wieden (4th) 56.9 1.18x +18%
Josefstadt (8th) 55.4 1.15x +15%
Neubau (7th) 54.0 1.12x +12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigittenau (20th) expensive in Vienna?

Brigittenau (20th) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Brigittenau (20th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Brigittenau (20th) is well below the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.