Is Mariahilf (6th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

+8% vs Vienna avg

Living in Mariahilf (6th), Vienna

Mariahilf (6th) is a moderately-priced area within Vienna, with a cost of living index of 52.1 — that is +8% compared to the Vienna average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €916/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 Mariahilf (6th), housing takes up roughly 42% 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 €36,629 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Mariahilf (6th)

Salaries in Mariahilf (6th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 52.1:

After tax and deductions of 33.7% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €36,629 would be roughly €24,285/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

52.1
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
€916
Est. 1BR Rent
#7
of 20 Areas
33.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Mariahilf (6th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €33,131 salary in Mariahilf (6th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 33.7%
Est. Take-Home: €21,950/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Mariahilf (6th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $39,075
London GBP £33,627
Dubai AED AED 195,523

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 Mariahilf (6th):

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariahilf (6th) expensive in Vienna?

Mariahilf (6th) is near the city average for Vienna. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Mariahilf (6th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Mariahilf (6th) is above the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% 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.