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Salzburg travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Salzburg

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

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

Cost of living in Salzburg compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Salzburg in 2025 is 20% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Salzburg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Salzburg

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 30)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 34 to $ 59)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 23)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 6.4)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.9/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 5.8)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 4.9/can
($ 4.7 to $ 5.5)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 4.2/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 5)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Salzburg

1-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 96 to $ 357)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 76 to $ 385)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 200/night
($ 98 to $ 670)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 116 to $ 658)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 510/night
($ 247 to $ 934)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 144/month
($ 118 to $ 248)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 270/month
($ 122 to $ 731)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 283/month
($ 111 to $ 902)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 191/month
($ 109 to $ 335)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 338/month
($ 107 to $ 1406)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Salzburg

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.1/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 7.5)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.5/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 6.3)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 9.3 to $ 18)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 7.8/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 12)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Salzburg

Bus ticket

$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 3.6)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.9/km
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.2
($ 4.7 to $ 8.2)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 67/24hrs
($ 58 to $ 109)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Salzburg

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 14 to $ 24)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 30/hr
($ 24 to $ 31)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Salzburg

Cigarettes

$ 7.3/pack
($ 7 to $ 9.3)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 117
($ 94 to $ 129)

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118% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 63
($ 35 to $ 100)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Salzburg

$ 227
(fair price: $ 179)

Manchester → Salzburg

$ 290
(fair price: $ 254)

Dublin → Salzburg

$ 255
(fair price: $ 217)

Edinburgh → Salzburg

$ 263
(fair price: $ 224)

New York City → Salzburg

$ 1000
(fair price: $ 822)

Los Angeles → Salzburg

$ 1156
(fair price: $ 966)

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