What does Vienna cost?
Vienna ranks in the upper mid-range of European capitals — comparable to Munich or Amsterdam. The currency is the Euro (€), and credit card payment is possible almost everywhere. Some areas are surprisingly affordable: public transport (annual ticket: 365€ = 1€/day!), standing room at the opera (4€), and tap water (high spring water from the Alps — better than any bottled water).
Typical Prices (Guidelines 2025/2026)
| Item | Price (€) |
|---|---|
| Melange (coffee in a coffee house) | 4.50–6.00 |
| Beer (Krügerl, 0.5l) | 4.00–5.50 |
| Glass of wine (Viertel, 0.25l) | 3.50–5.50 |
| Wiener Schnitzel (restaurant) | 14–22 |
| Sachertorte at Hotel Sacher | 8.50 |
| Lunch menu (Beisl) | 9–14 |
| Sausage stand (Käsekrainer + beer) | 5–7 |
| Hostel (dormitory) | 18–35 |
| Hotel (mid-range, double room) | 90–180 |
| Subway single ride | 2.40 |
| 24-hour public transport ticket | 8.00 |
| Schönbrunn Palace (Grand Tour) | 29 |
| Kunsthistorisches Museum | 21 |
| State Opera (standing room) | 4–15 |
| Belvedere (Upper) | 18.50 |
