Viennese-born Helena Hartlauer, 32, said she was not surprised at her city’s top position. The municipality’s social democratic government has a long tradition of investing in high-quality social housing, making Vienna almost uniquely affordable among major cities. “I live in a 100sq-meter turn-of-the-century apartment in a good area about 20 minutes’ walk from the city center. But my rent is just €800 (£625) a month.” An equivalent apartment in London would cost upwards of £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