Helena Hartlauer, 32, is from Vienna. She said she was not surprised about her city’s top position. For many years, Vienna’s government has spent money on good social housing. This makes Vienna a cheap place to live compared to other big cities. “I live in a 100 square-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 costs over £2,000 and even more in New York, which came 44th in the study.
What is one thing Hartlauer lists as a desirable aspect of her apartment?
Its proximity to the center of the city It is a 20 minute walk from her workplace It is owned by Vienna’s government The lack of crime in its surroundings