City, Austria
Cost of living in Salzburg
How much a month costs in Salzburg
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,360–3,380 (€2,100–3,000).
Prices in Salzburg
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €1,000–1,600 | $1,130–1,800 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €800–1,250 | $900–1,410 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €110–200 | $124–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–14 | $10.1–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–18 | $11–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 33/100
A value score of 33/100 means Salzburg gives more quality of life per dollar than 32% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 81/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 8 places we cover in Austria.
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Cost of living across Austria
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Salzburg
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Salzburg?
About $1,350–1,910 on a lean budget, $2,360–3,380 for a comfortable month and $4,280–6,750 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Salzburg?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,000–1,600 ($1,130–1,800) a month in the center and €800–1,250 ($900–1,410) outside it.
How much does food cost in Salzburg?
A local meal is €9–14 ($10.1–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) per person.
Is Austria expensive?
Prices in Austria are about 82% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.