Is Donaustadt (22nd) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

-20% vs Vienna avg

Living in Donaustadt (22nd), Vienna

Donaustadt (22nd) is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 38.6 — that is -20% compared to the Vienna average. Ranked #17 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €678/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 Donaustadt (22nd), housing takes up roughly 31% 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 €27,133 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Donaustadt (22nd)

Salaries in Donaustadt (22nd) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 38.6:

After tax and deductions of 28.7% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €27,133 would be roughly €19,345/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

38.6
COLI Index
0.80x
vs City Avg
€678
Est. 1BR Rent
#17
of 20 Areas
28.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Donaustadt (22nd)

Estimated annual deductions on a €24,546 salary in Donaustadt (22nd), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
11%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 28.7%
Est. Take-Home: €17,492/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Donaustadt (22nd) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $28,950
London GBP £24,914
Dubai AED AED 144,860

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Donaustadt (22nd):

Zasshonokuma, Fukuoka Poble Sec, Barcelona Belleville (20th), Paris Bela Vista, São Paulo Aclimação, São Paulo Lichtenberg, Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donaustadt (22nd) expensive in Vienna?

Donaustadt (22nd) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about -20% less than the city average, ranking #17 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Donaustadt (22nd) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Donaustadt (22nd) is below the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 0.80x, 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.