Lviv vs Vienna

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads

Lviv 63% cheaper Vienna +56 Mbps Moderate / High
Nomad Cost

$1,495

Lviv

$4,062

Vienna

Internet

84

Mbps

140

Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Lviv

High

Vienna

Air Quality

5/5

Lviv

5/5

Vienna

Healthcare

Moderate

Lviv

Low

Vienna

Population

721.3k

Lviv

1.7m

Vienna

Lviv (Ukraine) and Vienna (Austria) are both in Europe, offering different takes on the nomad lifestyle. Here is how they compare across the metrics that matter most.

Cost of Living

Budget-conscious nomads take note: Lviv costs $1495/mo, saving 63% compared to Vienna's $4062/mo — that's $30804 per year.

For families, Lviv costs $1794.663700046771/mo compared to Vienna's $4176.253250746267/mo.

Internet & Infrastructure

Remote workers will appreciate Vienna's 140 Mbps (global #62) — considerably faster than Lviv's 84 Mbps (#0).

Quality of Life

Vienna has a stronger safety profile than Lviv, which may be a deciding factor for solo travelers or families.

Lviv offers better healthcare infrastructure than Vienna — an important consideration for longer stays.

Monthly Weather Comparison

The best time to visit Lviv is August (around 28 degrees, 0mm rain, score 448), while Vienna peaks in June (27 degrees, 1mm rain, score 480). Timing your stay around these months can make a big difference in your experience.

Cost of Living

LvivVienna
Nomad$1,495/mo$4,062/mo
Expat$964/mo$2,158/mo
Local$513/mo$1,193/mo
Family$1,795/mo$4,176/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

LvivVienna
City Speed
84 Mbps
140 Mbps#62
Country Speed84 Mbps100 Mbps

Environment & Health

LvivVienna
Air Quality Score5/55/5
PollutionModerateLow
ClimateModerateHigh
Humidity6262

Quality of Life

LvivVienna
SafetyModerateHigh
HealthcareModerateLow

Monthly Weather Comparison

Lviv
Vienna
Jan
-3°
0mm298
1°
0mm420
Feb
4°
1mm329
8°
0mm415
Mar
5°
0mm372
10°
0mm428
Apr
13°
0mm406
16°
0mm438
May
20°
0mm430
20°
1mm436
Jun
24°
1mm412
27°
1mm480
Jul
28°
1mm436
30°
0mm478
Aug
28°
0mm448
32°
0mm478
Sep
21°
0mm428
20°
0mm460
Oct
11°
0mm388
13°
0mm440
Nov
3°
0mm390
6°
0mm420
Dec
-1°
0mm388
1°
0mm420

Who Should Choose Lviv?

  • Great for budget nomads — monthly costs around $1495
  • Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
  • Family-friendly at $1794.663700046771/mo for families
  • Peak season in August — 28 degrees, score 448

Who Should Choose Vienna?

  • Excellent for video calls and large uploads with 140 Mbps
  • High safety rating for peace of mind
  • Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
  • Peak season in June — 27 degrees, score 480

Overall Verdict

For the typical digital nomad, Vienna is the stronger pick. At $4062/mo it beats Lviv's $1495/mo by 63%, and the 140 Mbps internet handles video calls without issues.

Granular Price Comparison

Lviv Vienna
ItemLvivViennaDiff
🍽️Restaurants8 items
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$4.49$15.81
72%
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$20.4$63.22
68%
McMeal or equivalent combo$4.08$9.48
57%
Cappuccino (regular)$1.23$3.89
68%
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$1.09$4.74
77%
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$1.63$4.32
62%
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.55$3.03
82%
Water (0.33L)$0.42$2.36
82%
🛒Markets19 items
Milk (1L)$0.91$1.36
33%
White bread (500g)$0.6$2
70%
White rice (1kg)$1.35$1.94
30%
Eggs (12)$1.23$3.68
67%
Chicken fillets (1kg)$3.59$10.9
67%
Beef round (1kg)$5.48$16.52
67%
Local cheese (1kg)$6.19$11.71
47%
Apples (1kg)$0.48$2.45
80%
Bananas (1kg)$0.99$1.83
46%
Oranges (1kg)$1.17$2.66
56%
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.48$3.12
53%
Potatoes (1kg)$0.37$1.74
79%
Onions (1kg)$0.43$1.47
71%
Lettuce (1 head)$0.91$1.59
43%
Water (1.5L bottle)$0.47$0.7
33%
Wine, mid-range bottle$4.08$6.32
35%
Domestic beer (0.5L bottle)$0.75$1.09
31%
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$1.18$1.49
21%
Cigarettes (pack of 20)$1.9$6.32
70%
🚌Transport8 items
One-way local transport ticket$0.41$2.53
84%
Monthly transport pass$6.26$34.77
82%
Taxi start (normal tariff)$1.36$4.21
68%
Taxi per 1km$0.24$1.8
87%
Taxi 1hr waiting$2.18$29.29
93%
Gasoline (1L)$1.34$2.03
34%
Volkswagen Golf (new)$23,198.53$24,720.86
6%
Toyota Corolla (new)$17,818.73$20,472.29
13%
⚡Utilities3 items
Utilities, 85m² apartment/mo$69.13$216.55
68%
Internet 60+ Mbps/mo$4.73$34.15
86%
Mobile prepaid per minute$0.02$0.07
71%
🏋️Sport & Leisure3 items
Fitness club, monthly$20.52$29.72
31%
Tennis court rent (1hr weekend)$8.79$21.47
59%
Cinema, 1 ticket$4.08$12.38
67%
👶Childcare2 items
Preschool, full-day private/mo$210.77$277.74
24%
International primary school/yr$3,145.72$11,933.66
74%
👗Clothing4 items
Jeans (Levi's 501 or similar)$51.87$96.7
46%
Summer dress (chain store)$31.09$35.35
12%
Nike running shoes (mid-range)$61.98$93.82
34%
Men's leather business shoes$71.89$128.03
44%
🏠Rent4 items
1-bedroom apartment, city centre$380.95$997.3
62%
1-bedroom apartment, outside centre$260.24$695.6
63%
3-bedroom apartment, city centre$594.65$2,042.51
71%
3-bedroom apartment, outside centre$400.48$1,349.94
70%
🏗️Buy2 items
Price per m², city centre$1,303.25$9,318.15
86%
Price per m², outside centre$806.4$5,843.77
86%
💰Finance2 items
Average monthly net salary$454.48$2,735.42
83%
Mortgage interest rate (20yr fixed)$13.86$2.1
85%

Lower is better for all cost items.

Data from Open-Meteo (weather) and global internet speed rankings. Updated monthly.

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