Is Penzing (14th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

-12% vs Vienna avg

Living in Penzing (14th), Vienna

Penzing (14th) is a relatively affordable area in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 42.4 — that is -12% compared to the Vienna average. At #12 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €746/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 Penzing (14th), housing takes up roughly 34% 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 €29,846 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Penzing (14th)

Salaries in Penzing (14th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 42.4:

After tax and deductions of 30.5% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €29,846 would be roughly €20,743/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

42.4
COLI Index
0.88x
vs City Avg
€746
Est. 1BR Rent
#12
of 20 Areas
30.5%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Penzing (14th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €26,963 salary in Penzing (14th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
12%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 30.5%
Est. Take-Home: €18,747/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Penzing (14th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $31,800
London GBP £27,367
Dubai AED AED 159,120

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 Penzing (14th):

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penzing (14th) expensive in Vienna?

Penzing (14th) is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #12 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Penzing (14th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Penzing (14th) is below the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, 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.