Vienna comes off very well in international city rankings with a high quality of life and a general feeling of well-being among locals and tourists. Clean streets, low crime-rates, efficient public services, cultural diversity, and a beautiful and varied landscape all make for a quality of life that is particularly appealing. Austrias capital offers not only a wide spectrum of cultural activities, from opera to theatre to museums, but has also made its mark in recent years in the electronic music scene and offers a diverse range of festivals year round. In general, you get good value for money in Vienna.
The rental market is extensive with a large number of old buildings. Expect an average monthly rate of 8-10 /sqm depending on area, size, and quality. The 7th district Neubau is one classy Viennese district, where you can also find a pulsating night-life. Funnily enough, this densely inhabited district is the only one governed by a green politician despite not having any green spaces. Anyone wanting to live in a greener and quieter area should choose the 13th district Hietzing or go up to the hills north of the city centre.
Getting around the 23 Viennese districts is easy. The public transport system is convenient and reliable with an extensive network of subway, suburban trains, trams and buses. However, a typical Viennese would take a bike and cycle around Viennas heavy traffic, not least because the city offers an amazing 1000 km of cycle paths. The first district is located in the heart of Vienna with the Stephansdome (cathedral) in the centre. All other districts are located in two circles around the centre of town.