Vienna can fit many travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking to full luxury. Here’s a breakdown of a typical daily budget per person (excluding flights, but including accommodation, food, transport, sightseeing, and a bit of fun):
🎒 Backpacker Budget: €50–80 / day #
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Accommodation: €25–40 (hostel dorm or budget guesthouse).
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Food: €15–25
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Street food (würstel stand, kebabs, bakery snacks) €3–5.
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Cheap lunch menus or supermarket meals €6–10.
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Occasional schnitzel or cheap sit-down €12–15.
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Transport: €5.80 for 24-hour Wiener Linien ticket (or walk a lot).
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Sightseeing: €15–20/day if you pick a couple of paid attractions (e.g., museums, Schönbrunn). Many markets, parks, and churches are free.
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Lifestyle: Maybe 1 beer or mulled wine €4–5.
👉 Realistic backpacker: €60/day if careful, €80/day with comfort.
🏨 Mid-Range Budget: €120–200 / day #
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Accommodation: €70–120 (3★ hotel or boutique guesthouse in central districts).
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Food: €35–50
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Sit-down Austrian lunch/dinner €15–25 per meal.
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Café stop with cake & coffee €8–12.
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Mix of casual dining and some restaurant treats.
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Transport: €5.80–17.10 (daily or 72h pass, though many mid-range travelers use taxis for late nights).
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Sightseeing: €20–30/day (museums, palaces, concerts).
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Lifestyle: Cocktail or wine €7–12, maybe a small concert ticket.
👉 Comfortable mid-range: €150/day average.
👑 Luxury Budget: €300–500+ / day #
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Accommodation: €200–350+ (5★ hotel on Ringstrasse, like Hotel Sacher, Imperial, or Ritz-Carlton).
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Food: €80–120+
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Fine dining (Steirereck, Mraz & Sohn, Michelin-starred) €120–200+ per meal with wine.
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Upscale cafés (Café Central, Demel) €15–20 for coffee & cake.
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Transport: Taxis or private transfers €20–50/day (though many still use U-Bahn for convenience).
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Sightseeing: €40–70/day (private tours, opera tickets, classical concerts, VIP experiences).
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Lifestyle: Shopping, spa treatments, wine tastings, Christmas gala dinners, etc.
👉 Luxury Vienna: €400+/day easily, depending on dining and shopping.
💡 Quick Comparison #
| Style | Accommodation | Daily Food | Transport | Sightseeing | Typical Total |
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| Backpacker | Hostel €25–40 | €15–25 | €5–6 | €15–20 | €50–80 |
| Mid-range | Hotel €70–120 | €35–50 | €6–17 | €20–30 | €120–200 |
| Luxury | 5★ €200–350+ | €80–120+ | €20–50 | €40–70 | €300–500+ |
✅ In short:
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Backpackers: €60/day if thrifty.
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Mid-range: €150/day gives you comfort, culture, and nice meals.
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Luxury: €400+/day if you want fine dining, top hotels, and special experiences.