Helena Hartlauer, 32, from Vienna, said she was not surprised at her city’s top position. The city’s social democratic government has a long tradition of investing money in high-quality social housing, which makes Vienna less expensive than other major cities. “I live in a 100sq-meter apartment in a good area about 20 minutes’ walk from the city center. But my rent is just €800 (£625) a month.” A similar apartment in London would cost over £2,000 and even more in New York, ranked 44th in the table.
How much rent does Helena Hartlauer pay for her apartment?
£625 £100 £2,000 She does not pay rent as she owns her apartment