Is Josefstadt (8th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

+15% vs Vienna avg

Living in Josefstadt (8th), Vienna

Josefstadt (8th) is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 55.4 — that is +15% compared to the Vienna average. It ranks #4 out of 20 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €975/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 Josefstadt (8th), housing takes up roughly 45% 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 €39,003 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Josefstadt (8th)

Salaries in Josefstadt (8th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 55.4:

After tax and deductions of 34.7% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €39,003 would be roughly €25,469/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

55.4
COLI Index
1.15x
vs City Avg
€975
Est. 1BR Rent
#4
of 20 Areas
34.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Josefstadt (8th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €35,230 salary in Josefstadt (8th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 34.7%
Est. Take-Home: €23,018/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Josefstadt (8th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $41,550
London GBP £35,757
Dubai AED AED 207,907

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%
Neubau (7th) 54.0 1.12x +12%
Hietzing (13th) 53.0 1.10x +10%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Josefstadt (8th):

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josefstadt (8th) expensive in Vienna?

Yes, Josefstadt (8th) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #4 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Josefstadt (8th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Josefstadt (8th) is above the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% 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.