Prague or Vienna?
Residents of both cities were asked the same questions in 2023 in the European Commission survey of 80 European cities. Here are their answers side by side in 17 questions, with each city’s place among them all.
Where people are more satisfied
Prague comes out ahead in 5 of 17 questions, Vienna in 11.
Level: 1.
Life in the city
Prague 2 : 0 Vienna
Safety and trust
Prague 0 : 4 Vienna
Transport and services
Prague 1 : 3 Vienna
Environment
Prague 0 : 4 Vienna
Housing and jobs
Prague 2 : 0 Vienna
The figures are the share of residents who are very or rather satisfied, or agree (survey 2023). The city with the higher share is in bold.
Frequently asked questions
Where is life better: Prague or Vienna?
In the European Commission survey of 2023 (80 cities), Prague comes out ahead in 5 of 17 questions and Vienna in 11. Prague leads most on: jobs, better than 5 years ago, schools. Vienna on: cleanliness, trust in neighbours, air. What matters to you is your call.
How satisfied are residents with life in the city: Prague or Vienna?
Prague: 92 % of residents are satisfied (place 16 of 80). Vienna: 88 % (place 52).
Can cities in different countries be compared like this?
Yes: the European Commission survey asks the same way in every city in the same year, so the answers compare across the border. Rents and flat prices are measured differently in each country, so they are not here.