Is Wieden (4th) Expensive?

Vienna, Austria

+18% vs Vienna avg

Living in Wieden (4th), Vienna

Wieden (4th) is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Vienna, with a cost of living index of 56.9 — that is +18% compared to the Vienna average. It ranks #3 out of 20 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,001/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 Wieden (4th), housing takes up roughly 46% 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 €40,020 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Wieden (4th)

Salaries in Wieden (4th) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 56.9:

After tax and deductions of 35.3% in Austria, take-home pay for someone earning €40,020 would be roughly €25,893/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

56.9
COLI Index
1.18x
vs City Avg
€1,001
Est. 1BR Rent
#3
of 20 Areas
35.3%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Wieden (4th)

Estimated annual deductions on a €36,184 salary in Wieden (4th), Vienna (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
Social Security
18.1%
Total Deductions: 35.3%
Est. Take-Home: €23,418/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Wieden (4th) would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $42,675
London GBP £36,725
Dubai AED AED 213,537

Other Neighborhoods in Vienna

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Innere Stadt (1st) 65.1 1.35x +35%
Döbling (19th) 57.8 1.20x +20%
Josefstadt (8th) 55.4 1.15x +15%
Neubau (7th) 54.0 1.12x +12%
Hietzing (13th) 53.0 1.10x +10%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wieden (4th) expensive in Vienna?

Yes, Wieden (4th) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Vienna. It costs about +18% more than the city average, ranking #3 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Wieden (4th) compare to the Vienna average?

The cost of living in Wieden (4th) is above the Vienna average. With a multiplier of 1.18x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +18% 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.