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Cost of Living in Zell am See

Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria · Population 10,227

▼ -16% vs Austria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€801 ($871)
Couple, monthly€1,440 ($1,565)
Family of four, monthly€1,880 ($2,044)

Estimated Prices in Zell am See

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.95 ($8.64)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€31.80 ($34.56)per meal
Cappuccino€2.38 ($2.59)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€180 ($196)per month
Monthly public transport pass€29.15 ($31.68)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€76.84 ($83.52)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€22.26 ($24.19)per month
Fitness club membership€22.26 ($24.19)per month
Cinema ticket€5.83 ($6.34)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€390 ($423)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€271 ($295)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€813 ($884)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Zell am See is €2,650 ($2,880) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €801 ($871) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,041 ($1,132) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€271 ($295)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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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 Zell am See

Zell am See is one of the key cities in Austria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €801 ($871), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €271 ($295) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,880 ($2,044) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,440 ($1,565) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Zell am See is €2,650 ($2,880). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,041 ($1,132) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zell am See expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €801 ($871) per month in Zell am See including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Austria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Zell am See?
A net salary of around €1,041 ($1,132) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zell am See with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zell am See is €2,650 ($2,880).
How much is rent in Zell am See?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €390 ($423) per month in the city centre and €271 ($295) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €813 ($884).
Is Zell am See cheaper than Austria on average?
Yes — Zell am See is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Austria average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Zell am See?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €180 ($196) in Zell am See. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €8 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($3).
How do transport costs in Zell am See compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zell am See is estimated at €29 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zell am See are estimates based on Austria national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,227). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.