Is Hernals (17th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

-18% vs Vienna avg

Living in Hernals (17th), Vienna

Hernals (17th) is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 39.5 — that is -18% compared to the Vienna average. Ranked #16 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €695/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 Hernals (17th), housing takes up roughly 32% 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 €27,811 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Hernals (17th)

Salaries in Hernals (17th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 39.5:

After tax and deductions of 29.2% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €27,811 would be roughly €19,690/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

39.5
COLI Index
0.82x
vs City Avg
€695
Est. 1BR Rent
#16
of 20 Areas
29.2%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Hernals (17th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €25,119 salary in Hernals (17th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
11%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 29.2%
Est. Take-Home: €17,789/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Hernals (17th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $29,625
London GBP £25,495
Dubai AED AED 148,237

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 Hernals (17th):

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hernals (17th) expensive in Vienna?

Hernals (17th) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #16 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Hernals (17th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Hernals (17th) is below the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% 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.