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Amsterdam vs Vienna
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Amsterdam vs Vienna
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Amsterdam vs Vienna at a glance
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Nomad Score
Amsterdam76/100
Vienna76/100
Monthly cost (solo)
Amsterdam$1,124
Vienna$1,160
Cost of living (incl. 1BR)
Amsterdam$3,734
Vienna$2,420
Fiber download
Amsterdam308 Mbps
Vienna255 Mbps
Amsterdam vs Vienna: which is better for digital nomads?
When digital nomads weigh these two, Amsterdam comes out on top: 76/100 against 76/100 for Vienna. 0 points separate them across the five pillars that make up the score, led by affordability at 35%.
Both cities pace fine for remote work, but the numbers favor Amsterdam: 308 Mbps download in Amsterdam vs 255 Mbps in Vienna (latency 9 ms vs 10 ms). The table below refreshes with your passport.
For peace of mind, Vienna scores 7.0/10 on safety versus 7.0/10 in Amsterdam, with healthcare access also higher in Vienna (index 80 vs 76).
Amsterdam also leads on climate, index 87 against 82. If calendar weather matters, Amsterdam peaks in Jun, Jul, Aug and Vienna in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Vienna is the budget-lean option. A solo nomad budgets about $1,124 a month in Amsterdam versus $1,160 in Vienna; a 1BR in the centre runs $2,611 against $1,261. All in, living costs land at $3,734 and $2,420 respectively — roughly 35% apart, in Vienna's favor.
Bottom line. Vienna's ~35% cost advantage is hard to talk around — it is the one number here that moves most nomads' decisions on its own.
Amsterdam vs Vienna — FAQ
+Is Amsterdam or Vienna cheaper to live in?
Amsterdam costs about $3,734 a month for a solo digital nomad ($1,124 spending plus $2,611 for a 1BR in the centre). Vienna comes to $2,420 ($1,160 plus $1,261 for rent). Vienna is the cheaper base, about 35% less.
+How much does a couple spend in Amsterdam vs Vienna?
For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $1,776 in Amsterdam and $1,832 in Vienna.
+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Amsterdam or Vienna?
Amsterdam leads with 76/100 versus 76/100 for Vienna — a 0-point gap. The score weighs affordability 35%, internet 25%, climate 15%, safety 15% and visa freedom 10%.
+Which city has faster internet for remote work?
Amsterdam has the faster fixed connection at 308 Mbps versus 255 Mbps, with 9 ms vs 10 ms latency.
+Is Amsterdam or Vienna safer for digital nomads?
Vienna scores 7.0/10 for safety versus 7.0/10 in Amsterdam.
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