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Cost of Living in Salzburg

Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria · Population 155,021

▼ -6% vs Austria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€898 ($976)
Couple, monthly€1,617 ($1,757)
Family of four, monthly€2,113 ($2,297)

Estimated Prices in Salzburg

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.83 ($9.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€35.33 ($38.40)per meal
Cappuccino€2.65 ($2.88)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€200 ($218)per month
Monthly public transport pass€32.38 ($35.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€85.38 ($92.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€24.73 ($26.88)per month
Fitness club membership€24.73 ($26.88)per month
Cinema ticket€6.48 ($7.04)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€444 ($483)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€309 ($336)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€927 ($1,008)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Salzburg is €2,944 ($3,200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €898 ($976) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,167 ($1,269) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€309 ($336)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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15 km away · Salzburg

Bad Ischl

44 km away · Oberösterreich

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44 km away · Salzburg

Bischofshofen

45 km away · Salzburg

Braunau am Inn

51 km away · Oberösterreich

Vöcklabruck

51 km away · Oberösterreich

Sankt Johann im Pongau

51 km away · Salzburg

Other Major Cities in Austria

Vienna

Wien · pop. 2,223,236

€1,195 ($1,298) / mo

Graz

Steiermark · pop. 292,630

€957 ($1,040) / mo

Linz

Oberösterreich · pop. 211,944

€898 ($976) / mo

Innsbruck

Tirol · pop. 132,499

€898 ($976) / mo

Klagenfurt

Kärnten · pop. 101,403

€898 ($976) / mo

Wels

Oberösterreich · pop. 65,303

€898 ($976) / mo

Villach

Kärnten · pop. 65,127

€898 ($976) / mo

Sankt Pölten

Niederösterreich · pop. 55,514

€898 ($976) / mo

Living in Salzburg

Salzburg is one of the key cities in Austria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €898 ($976), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €309 ($336) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,113 ($2,297) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,617 ($1,757) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Salzburg is €2,944 ($3,200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,167 ($1,269) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salzburg expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €898 ($976) per month in Salzburg including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Austria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Salzburg?
A net salary of around €1,167 ($1,269) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Salzburg with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Salzburg is €2,944 ($3,200).
How much is rent in Salzburg?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €444 ($483) per month in the city centre and €309 ($336) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €927 ($1,008).
Is Salzburg cheaper than Austria on average?
Yes — Salzburg is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Austria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Salzburg?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €200 ($218) in Salzburg. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Salzburg compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Salzburg is estimated at €32 ($35). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Salzburg are estimates based on Austria national averages adjusted for city size (population 155,021). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.