Salzburg travel budget

Salzburg: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Salzburg

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Salzburg for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 123 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2563* (2450 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 172 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4565* (4354 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 194 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 66 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 6448* (6146 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Salzburg compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Salzburg in 2024 is 11% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Salzburg in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Salzburg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Salzburg

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Salzburg is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 27)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 27 to $ 42)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 6.1)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5.1)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.6/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.1/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 4.5)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Salzburg

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Salzburg is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 77 to $ 588)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 170/night
($ 77 to $ 490)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 86 to $ 584)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 213/night
($ 101 to $ 576)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 345/night
($ 152 to $ 768)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 154/month
($ 93 to $ 430)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 234/month
($ 104 to $ 594)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 239/month
($ 97 to $ 684)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 178/month
($ 94 to $ 456)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 301/month
($ 110 to $ 1270)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Salzburg

On average, the price of supermarket food in Salzburg is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 6.7)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 5.7)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 8.4 to $ 21)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.6/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 11)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Salzburg

On average, the price of transport in Salzburg is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 4.2)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 1 to $ 4.2)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.7
($ 4.2 to $ 7.3)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 55/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 94)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Salzburg

On average, budget for leisure activities in Salzburg is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 21)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 27/hr
($ 21 to $ 28)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Salzburg

On average, shopping budget in Salzburg is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.6/pack
($ 6.3 to $ 8.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 98
($ 42 to $ 116)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 32 to $ 90)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Salzburg
Manchester → Salzburg
Manchester → Salzburg
$ 247
(fair price: $ 211)
Dublin → Salzburg
Dublin → Salzburg
Dublin → Salzburg
$ 223
(fair price: $ 186)
London → Salzburg
London → Salzburg
London → Salzburg
$ 171
(fair price: $ 129)
Edinburgh → Salzburg
Edinburgh → Salzburg
Edinburgh → Salzburg
$ 240
(fair price: $ 199)
New York City → Salzburg
New York City → Salzburg
New York City → Salzburg
$ 965
(fair price: $ 792)
Los Angeles → Salzburg
Los Angeles  → Salzburg
Los Angeles  → Salzburg
$ 1115
(fair price: $ 922)

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About this information on the cost of living in Salzburg

The information about the cost of living in Salzburg shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Salzburg was updated on 11-11-2024.

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