Mountain town in Salzburg, Austria

Cost of living in Zell am See

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Zell am See

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,700–3,830 (€2,400–3,400).

Lean$1,690–2,250€1,500–2,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$2,700–3,830€2,400–3,400 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$4,730–7,880€4,200–7,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Zell am See

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	EUR	US$
Housing
Hostel dorm bed (night)	€30–55	$34–62
Mid-range hotel room (night)	€120–220	$135–248
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	€10–16	$11.3–18.0
Mid-range restaurant, per person	€22–38	$25–43
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	€2–5	$2.3–5.6
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	€12–20	$14–23
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	€10–25	$11–28

Value for money: 22/100

A value score of 22/100 means Zell am See gives more quality of life per dollar than 21% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Austria.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	100
Air quality	96
Internet	61
Healthcare	100
Weather	8
Friendly locals	50
English	75

Cost of living across Austria

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Graz	$2,030–2,930	41/100
Innsbruck	$2,250–3,260	34/100
Salzburg	$2,360–3,380	33/100
Vienna	$2,590–3,600	26/100
Hallstatt	$2,700–3,830	21/100
Zell am See	$2,700–3,830	22/100
Kitzbühel	$3,150–4,500	12/100
St. Anton	$3,150–4,500	11/100

Cheaper alternatives to Zell am See

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 Zell am See?

About $1,690–2,250 on a lean budget, $2,700–3,830 for a comfortable month and $4,730–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Zell am See?

A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €22–38 ($25–43) 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.