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Cost of Living in Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten, Niederösterreich, Austria · Population 55,514

▼ -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 Sankt Pölten

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 Sankt Pölten 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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Nearby Cities

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Purkersdorf

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Berndorf

46 km away · Niederösterreich

Stockerau

49 km away · Niederösterreich

Perchtoldsdorf

49 km away · Niederösterreich

Brunn am Gebirge

51 km away · Niederösterreich

Baden

51 km away · Niederösterreich

Maria Enzersdorf

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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

Salzburg

Salzburg · pop. 155,021

€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

Living in Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten 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 Sankt Pölten 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 Sankt Pölten expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €898 ($976) per month in Sankt Pölten 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 Sankt Pölten?
A net salary of around €1,167 ($1,269) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sankt Pölten with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sankt Pölten is €2,944 ($3,200).
How much is rent in Sankt Pölten?
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 Sankt Pölten cheaper than Austria on average?
Yes — Sankt Pölten 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 Sankt Pölten?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €200 ($218) in Sankt Pölten. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Sankt Pölten compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sankt Pölten is estimated at €32 ($35). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sankt Pölten are estimates based on Austria national averages adjusted for city size (population 55,514). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.