Is Döbling (19th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

+20% vs Vienna avg

Living in Döbling (19th), Vienna

Döbling (19th) is the most expensive area in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 57.8 — that is +20% compared to the Vienna average. Only the top 2 of 20 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,017/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 Döbling (19th), housing takes up roughly 47% 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 €40,699 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Döbling (19th)

Salaries in Döbling (19th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 57.8:

After tax and deductions of 35.6% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €40,699 would be roughly €26,210/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

57.8
COLI Index
1.20x
vs City Avg
€1,017
Est. 1BR Rent
#2
of 20 Areas
35.6%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Döbling (19th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €36,756 salary in Döbling (19th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
18%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 35.6%
Est. Take-Home: €23,658/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Döbling (19th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $43,350
London GBP £37,306
Dubai AED AED 216,914

Other Neighborhoods in Vienna

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Innere Stadt (1st) 65.1 1.35x +35%
Wieden (4th) 56.9 1.18x +18%
Josefstadt (8th) 55.4 1.15x +15%
Neubau (7th) 54.0 1.12x +12%
Hietzing (13th) 53.0 1.10x +10%

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Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Döbling (19th):

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Döbling (19th) expensive in Vienna?

Yes, Döbling (19th) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about +20% more than the city average, ranking #2 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Döbling (19th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Döbling (19th) is above the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 1.20x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +20% 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.