Is Meidling (12th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

-15% vs Vienna avg

Living in Meidling (12th), Vienna

Meidling (12th) is a relatively affordable area in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 41.0 — that is -15% compared to the Vienna average. At #13 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €721/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 Meidling (12th), housing takes up roughly 33% 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 €28,828 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Meidling (12th)

Salaries in Meidling (12th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 41.0:

After tax and deductions of 29.9% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €28,828 would be roughly €20,209/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

41.0
COLI Index
0.85x
vs City Avg
€721
Est. 1BR Rent
#13
of 20 Areas
29.9%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Meidling (12th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €26,073 salary in Meidling (12th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
12%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 29.9%
Est. Take-Home: €18,284/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Meidling (12th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $30,750
London GBP £26,463
Dubai AED AED 153,866

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 Meidling (12th):

Pasteur, Nice Kashii, Fukuoka Shilin, Taipei Evere, Brussels Nation (12th), Paris Yangpu, Shanghai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meidling (12th) expensive in Vienna?

Meidling (12th) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #13 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Meidling (12th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Meidling (12th) is below the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, 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.