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🇦🇹Cost of Living in Salzburg

Austria · Population: 155,000 · Cost Index: 70/100

Cost of Living in Salzburg

Austria · Europe

Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart and a UNESCO World Heritage city, set against a stunning Alpine backdrop. The city is renowned for its Baroque architecture, world-class music festivals, and proximity to some of Europe's best skiing.

155,000

Population

70

Cost Index

78

Safety Index

82

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,400 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,325.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,100.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$800.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,000.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,400.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $10.63
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$14.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$60.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$9.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.80
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.60
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$10.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.40
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.70

Transportation

Avg: $13.98
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$60.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$2.20
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$2.00
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.70

Utilities

Avg: $85.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$210.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$15.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$30.00

Healthcare

Avg: $34.33
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$35.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$60.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$8.00

Entertainment

Avg: $15.20
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$40.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$12.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$3.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.00

Clothing

Avg: $68.33
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$80.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$35.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$90.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
EUR
Language
German
Cost Index
70/100
Safety Index
78/100
Quality of Life
82/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.