Is Hietzing (13th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

+10% vs Vienna avg

Living in Hietzing (13th), Vienna

Hietzing (13th) is a moderately-priced area within Vienna, with a cost of living index of 53.0 — that is +10% compared to the Vienna average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #6 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €933/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 Hietzing (13th), housing takes up roughly 43% 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 €37,307 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Hietzing (13th)

Salaries in Hietzing (13th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 53.0:

After tax and deductions of 34.0% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €37,307 would be roughly €24,623/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

53.0
COLI Index
1.10x
vs City Avg
€933
Est. 1BR Rent
#6
of 20 Areas
34.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Hietzing (13th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €33,704 salary in Hietzing (13th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 34.0%
Est. Take-Home: €22,247/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Hietzing (13th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $39,750
London GBP £34,208
Dubai AED AED 198,900

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 Hietzing (13th):

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hietzing (13th) expensive in Vienna?

Yes, Hietzing (13th) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about +10% more than the city average, ranking #6 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Hietzing (13th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Hietzing (13th) is above the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 1.10x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +10% 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.