Essentials
- City
- Vienna, Vienna State, Austria
- Population
- Approximately 1,900,000
- Internet Speed
- High-speed fiber widely available, average 110 Mbps download
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR), 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD
- Tap Water
- Safe and high quality, directly from the Alps
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets
- SIM Card
- A1, Magenta, Drei (e.g., Magenta 20GB for €15)
- Banking for Expats
- Erste Bank, Raiffeisen, N26, Revolut
- Accommodation
- Willhaben.at, Immobilier.at, Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Widely accepted, though small cafes may prefer cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Blueground, Wunderflats, Airbnb (Avg. €1,400/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Wombat's City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt (Dorms from €25)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Innere Stadt (1st District) or Leopoldstadt (2nd District)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Neubau (7th District) or Josefstadt (8th District)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Impact Hub Vienna (Lindengasse 56, Day pass €25)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Coffee Pirates (Spitalgasse 17, excellent Wi-Fi and power outlets)
- Networking Events
- Austrian Startups Meetups, Vienna Digital Nomads Facebook Group
- Social Events for Expats
- Internations Vienna, English Speakers in Vienna Meetup
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- WienMobil Rad (€0.60/30min), Lime, Tier
- Best Beach Nearby
- Copa Beach at Danube Island (Donauinsel)
- Top Regional Airline
- Austrian Airlines
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways
- Highway Access
- A1 (West), A2 (South), A4 (East)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Wien Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
- Public Transport Passes
- Wiener Linien Yearly Pass (€365), 24h Ticket (€8)
- Regional Travel
- ÖBB Railjet trains to Salzburg and Graz
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- AKH Wien (General Hospital of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Dokoro Yoga (Lerchenfelder Str. 12), Therme Wien (Spa)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- FitInn (€25/month), John Harris Fitness (Premium, €90+/month)
- Laundry Services
- Green & Clean Self-Service Laundry (Favoritenstraße 50)
Other Services and Amenities
- Tech Repair Services
- McShark (Apple specialist), Reparatur- und Service-Zentrum (RUSZ)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Margaretenplatz, various public parks
- Language Classes
- Deutschakademie, Sprachenzentrum University of Vienna
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Austrian National Library, Vienna Main Library (Hauptbücherei)
- Community Centers
- WUK (Werkstätten- und Kulturhaus)
- Gaming Lounges
- Friendly Fire E-sports Arena
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Wien (Kärntner Straße 41)
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Österreichische Post, DHL Express, DPD
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €9,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €380,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €6,400 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €256,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €9,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €552,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €6,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €372,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €9,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €720,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €472,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 23% (flat rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 27.5% (for individuals)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 55% (for income above €1 million)
- VAT
- 20% (standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable under EU ATAD guidelines
- Property Tax
- Relatively low, based on assessed value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3.5% Real Estate Transfer Tax + 1.1% Registration fee
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Moderate; Social security is high but benefits are comprehensive
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Lieferando, Foodora
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Wiener Schnitzel at Figlmüller (€16-22)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Swing Kitchen (Vegan burgers), Tian Bistro am Spittelberg
- Best Dessert Spots
- Café Sacher (Sacher Torte, €9), Café Central
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Hofer (Aldi), Lidl, Penny
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.at, Zalando, Willhaben (C2C)
- Grocery Delivery
- Billa Online, Alfies (fast delivery)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Bermuda Triangle (1st District), Donaukanal (Summertime)
- Local Brewery
- Ottakringer Brauerei (16th District)
- Wine Bars
- Mast Weinbistro, Weingut Cobenzl (Heuriger)
- Street Food Stalls
- Bitzinger Würstelstand at Albertina
- Popular International Cuisine
- Mochi (Japanese Fusion), I Carusi (Pizza)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Museums & Art Venues
- Kunsthistorisches Museum, Albertina, Mumok
- Historical Sites
- Hofburg Imperial Palace, Belvedere Palace
- Religious Sites
- Karlskirche, Votivkirche
- Annual Events
- Vienna Opera Ball (February), Donauinselfest (June)
- Cultural Districts
- MuseumsQuartier (MQ)
- Theater Venues
- Burgtheater, Vienna State Opera
- Local Markets
- Naschmarkt, Brunnenmarkt
- Music Scene
- Musikverein (Golden Hall), Porgy & Bess (Jazz)
- Street Art
- Street Art Passage (MQ), Donaukanal murals
- Cooking Classes
- Andante Cooking School (Hetzgasse 15)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Nächst St. Stephan, Krobath
- Historic Buildings
- Vienna City Hall (Rathaus), Parliament
- Local Heritage
- Traditional Coffee House Culture (UNESCO Heritage)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Wienerwald (Vienna Woods), Lainzer Tiergarten
- National Parks Nearby
- Donau-Auen National Park
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Donauradweg (Danube Cycle Path), Prater Hauptallee
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Kahlenberg (view over the city), Danube Tower
- Birdwatching Locations
- Lobau wetlands in Donau-Auen
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Donauinsel (Public BBQ areas, permit required)