Is Neubau (7th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

+12% vs Vienna avg

Living in Neubau (7th), Vienna

Neubau (7th) is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 54.0 — that is +12% compared to the Vienna average. It ranks #5 out of 20 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €950/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 Neubau (7th), housing takes up roughly 44% 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 €37,986 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Neubau (7th)

Salaries in Neubau (7th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 54.0:

After tax and deductions of 34.3% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €37,986 would be roughly €24,957/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

54.0
COLI Index
1.12x
vs City Avg
€950
Est. 1BR Rent
#5
of 20 Areas
34.3%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Neubau (7th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €34,340 salary in Neubau (7th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 34.3%
Est. Take-Home: €22,577/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Neubau (7th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $40,500
London GBP £34,854
Dubai AED AED 202,653

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%
Hietzing (13th) 53.0 1.10x +10%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Neubau (7th):

Momochi, Fukuoka Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka Opéra (9th), Paris Schöneberg, Berlin Zehlendorf, Berlin Flagey, Brussels

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neubau (7th) expensive in Vienna?

Yes, Neubau (7th) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #5 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Neubau (7th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Neubau (7th) is above the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% 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.