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Cost of living in Salzburg, Austria compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Salzburg (Austria) is 7% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 | €15 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €8 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 | €3.34 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.08 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 | €1.89 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 | €1.92 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €4.28 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 | €1.91 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.80 | €3.00 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 | €0.95 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.00 | €5.00 | - 60% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 | €2.36 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 | €1.38 | + 57% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Salzburg (Austria) is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,400 | €1,817 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,100 | €1,264 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 | €162 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €735 | €1,104 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 | €766 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 | €81 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 | €24 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen TV | €1,113 | €437 | + 155% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 | €129 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €7 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €14 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Salzburg (Austria) is 17% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €87 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 | €31 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €85 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 | €135 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Salzburg (Austria) is 36% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,115 | €25,000 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 | €1.76 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €90 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Salzburg (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 | €3.33 | + 226% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.86 | €11 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €68 | €31 | + 121% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 | €3.58 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 | €3.74 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 | €2.80 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 | €1.37 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 | €1.63 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €27 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Salzburg (Austria) is 12% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €49 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €20 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 | €116 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 | €60 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €11 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €2.70 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.60 | €4.00 | - 10% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.19 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €74 | €32 | + 134% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.45 | €6.00 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Salzburg (Austria) is 17% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,100
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,233
in Salzburg.
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