Cost of Living in Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is a city in Austria, where a single person can expect to spend about $2,362 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,263 per month, or $1,020 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 120 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Salzburg scores 90/100 — very safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 79°F and winter highs around 43°F, with roughly 170 sunny days a year.
Salzburg Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Salzburg
How Salzburg Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Salzburg ranks in the top 2% for safety, but costs more than 78% of them.
| Metric | Salzburg | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $2,362 | #267 of 340 | #73 of 91 |
| Safety | 90/100 | #6 of 340 | #5 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 82/100 | #74 of 340 | #4 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 120 Mbps | #218 of 340 | #60 of 91 |
| Walkability | 76/100 | #61 of 340 | #42 of 91 |
| Public transit | 78/100 | #26 of 340 | #16 of 91 |
| Food scene | 78/100 | #121 of 340 | #30 of 91 |
| Air quality | 91/100 | #45 of 340 | #19 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Salzburg
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Salzburg.
- Nuremberg, Germany — $1,800/mo, 24% cheaper, safety 82/100
- Prague, Czech Republic — $1,751/mo, 26% cheaper, safety 82/100
- Porto, Portugal — $1,789/mo, 24% cheaper, safety 87/100
- Dubrovnik, Croatia — $1,700/mo, 28% cheaper, safety 84/100
Salzburg FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Salzburg?
A single person should budget around $2,362 per month in Salzburg, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $4,674 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Salzburg?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Salzburg averages $1,263 per month, dropping to about $1,020 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,200.
Is Salzburg safe?
Salzburg scores 90/100 on safety, which is very safe. Tourist safety is rated 92/100.
How fast is the internet in Salzburg?
Median download speeds in Salzburg are around 120 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 15 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Austria offer a digital nomad visa?
Austria does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Salzburg?
Salzburg sees summer highs around 79°F and winter highs near 43°F, with about 170 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 140 days.
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