Side-by-side city decision # Vienna vs Belém. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link ViennaAustria5/6 VS BelémBrazil1/6 $2,015Vienna monthly budget $905Belém monthly budget 190 MbpsVienna internet 135 MbpsBelém internet Decision summary Vienna Vienna leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Belém Speed Fastest internet Vienna Vibe Best nomad vibe Vienna Safety Highest safety Vienna Air Cleanest air Vienna Walk Most walkable Vienna Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Vienna](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/austria/vienna.md) Austria 5/6 Budget$2,015 Internet190 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Belém](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/brazil/belem.md) Brazil 1/6 Budget$905 Internet135 Mbps Vibe6/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricViennaBelém Total estimated budget $2,015 $905 1-bed center rent $1,250 $480 Coworking desk $290 $145 Local meal $16.5 $5.3 Cappuccino $4.3 $2.2 Gym membership $55 $32 Transport budget $45 $55 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricViennaBelém Internet speed 190 Mbps 135 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 6/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricViennaBelém Safety index 76/100 38/100 Air quality 78/100 72/100 Walkability 9/10 5/10 Female safety 8/10 4/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricViennaBelém Healthcare quality Excellent Average English proficiency Excellent Basic Climate type Humid continental Tropical rainforest Best time to visit May - Sep Jul - Nov Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Vienna](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/austria/vienna.md) Austria → ### Strengths * Exceptional public transport and walkability * Very safe, clean, and well-organized urban environment * Fast, reliable home internet and widespread 5G * Excellent healthcare, tap water, and public services * Rich arts, music, café, and museum culture * Central European location with easy rail connections ### Trade-offs * Rent and deposits are expensive by regional standards * Long-term apartment searches can be competitive and bureaucratic * Winters are cold, gray, and comparatively dark * German is important for administration and deeper local integration * Restaurants, nightlife, and coworking add up quickly * Austria has no straightforward dedicated digital-nomad visa ### Common visa routes * Schengen short-stay visa or visa-free stay (up to 90 days in any 180-day period) * Austria Red-White-Red Card for qualifying skilled employment * Student residence permit or self-employed residence route where eligible [Belém](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/brazil/belem.md) Brazil → ### Strengths * Very affordable daily costs compared with Brazil's largest cities * Exceptional Amazonian food, markets, and river culture * Fast fiber internet is available in central residential areas * Warm, welcoming local culture with major festivals * Easy access to rivers, islands, and rainforest excursions * Digital payments and ride-hailing are widely used ### Trade-offs * Intense heat, humidity, and frequent heavy rain * Street crime and theft require consistent caution * English is limited outside tourism-oriented settings * Walkability is uneven and traffic can be congested * Coworking options and nomad networking are limited * Drinking tap water is not recommended ### Common visa routes * Brazil Digital Nomad Visa * Tourist visa or visa-free stay * Mercosur residence permit Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.