Netherlands Utrecht vs Austria Vienna
Austria Vienna — Pick the Austria Vienna — it leads these groups: Climate 5 People & place 2
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The short answer
Austria Vienna wins this comparison with a score of 62/100, ahead of Netherlands Utrecht (58).
The main differences: Population (0.4 M vs 1.9 M) · GDP per capita (country) (63516 USD vs 56580 USD) · Cost of living index (76.1 vs 74.5).
Scores are computed from 27 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 48 | 33 |
| Cost of living | 79 | 83 |
| Safety | 61 | 66 |
| Climate | 42 | 54 |
| People & place | 32 | 32 |
| Education & connectivity | 75 | 88 |
How to choose
Pick the Netherlands Utrecht if you care about…
- GDP per capita (country) 63516 USD +6936 USD vs 56580 USD
- Groceries index 72 +0.4 vs 72.4
- Restaurant price index 76.8 +0.6 vs 77.4
- Local purchasing power 131.2 +17.0 vs 114.2
Pick the Austria Vienna if you care about…
- Population 1.9 M +1.5 M vs 0.4 M
- Cost of living index 74.5 +1.6 vs 76.1
- Rent index 29.8 +12.5 vs 42.3
- Cost + rent index 54.1 +6.6 vs 60.7
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Where they differ
17 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.4 M | 1.9 M | Austria Vienna |
| GDP per capita (country) | 63516 USD | 56580 USD | Netherlands Utrecht |
| Cost of living index | 76.1 | 74.5 | Austria Vienna |
| Rent index | 42.3 | 29.8 | Austria Vienna |
| Cost + rent index | 60.7 | 54.1 | Austria Vienna |
| Groceries index | 72 | 72.4 | Netherlands Utrecht |
| Restaurant price index | 76.8 | 77.4 | Netherlands Utrecht |
| Local purchasing power | 131.2 | 114.2 | Netherlands Utrecht |
| Average temperature | 11.6 °C | 12.7 °C | Austria Vienna |
| Summer average | 19.4 °C | 24.3 °C | Austria Vienna |
| Winter average | 3.6 °C | 1.4 °C | Netherlands Utrecht |
| Annual precipitation | 1046 mm | 742 mm | Austria Vienna |
| Rain days per year | 179 days | 101 days | Austria Vienna |
| Sunshine hours per year | 2616 h | 3167 h | Austria Vienna |
| Population density | 3618 /km² | 4889 /km² | Netherlands Utrecht |
| Area | 99 km² | 415 km² | Austria Vienna |
| Elevation | 5 m | 151 m | Austria Vienna |
The record
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Economy5▾
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.4 M | 1.9 M |
| GDP per capita (country) | 63516 USD | 56580 USD |
| Average salary | — | 2805.7 USD |
| Unemployment rate | — | 8.2 % |
| Mortgage interest rate | — | 4.0 % |
Cost of living8▾
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 76.1 | 74.5 |
| Rent index | 42.3 | 29.8 |
| Cost + rent index | 60.7 | 54.1 |
| Groceries index | 72 | 72.4 |
| Restaurant price index | 76.8 | 77.4 |
| Local purchasing power | 131.2 | 114.2 |
| Internet (monthly) | — | 35.4 USD |
| 1-bed apt (city center) | — | 1145.2 USD |
Safety2▾
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Safe to walk alone (day) | — | 8.2 /10 |
| Safe to walk alone (night) | — | 6.4 /10 |
Climate6▾
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 11.6 °C | 12.7 °C |
| Summer average | 19.4 °C | 24.3 °C |
| Winter average | 3.6 °C | 1.4 °C |
| Annual precipitation | 1046 mm | 742 mm |
| Rain days per year | 179 days | 101 days |
| Sunshine hours per year | 2616 h | 3167 h |
People & place4▾
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population density | 3618 /km² | 4889 /km² |
| Area | 99 km² | 415 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m | 151 m |
| Population growth | — | 0.6 % |
Education & connectivity2▾
| Netherlands Utrecht | Austria Vienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (monthly) | — | 269.9 USD |
| International school (year) | — | 14289.4 USD |
Data sources: Numbeo · Open-Meteo · Wikidata · World Bank
FAQ
Which is better, Netherlands Utrecht or Austria Vienna?
Austria Vienna has the higher overall score (62 vs 58) and leads in Climate, People & place. Choose Netherlands Utrecht instead if GDP per capita (country) matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Population (0.4 M vs 1.9 M) · GDP per capita (country) (63516 USD vs 56580 USD) · Cost of living index (76.1 vs 74.5).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 27 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.