Cost of living in Salzburg, Austria vs Long Beach, California, United States
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Salzburg (Austria) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($14) | $14 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 ($4.76) | $4.00 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 ($1.30) | $1.03 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.92 ($4.34) | $3.18 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 ($2.60) | $4.28 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 ($2.25) | $3.43 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.24 ($2.48) | $1.33 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 ($0.97) | $2.55 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.78 ($5.29) | $15 | - 64% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 ($2.22) | $1.85 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.97 ($2.19) | $1.55 | + 41% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Salzburg (Austria) is 34% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,368 ($1,514) | $2,414 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,024 ($1,134) | $1,904 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €216 ($239) | $133 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €707 ($782) | $1,578 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €620 ($686) | $1,153 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 ($120) | $76 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 ($22) | $44 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | €1,113 ($1,232) | $303 | + 307% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 ($138) | $92 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Salzburg (Austria) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($87) | $44 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 ($31) | $41 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 ($77) | $87 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 ($109) | $107 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Salzburg (Austria) is 11% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,234 ($22,399) | $21,415 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 ($1.53) | $1.00 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 ($54) | $75 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Salzburg (Austria) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 ($12) | $7 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.86 ($6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €68 ($75) | $76 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 ($4.43) | $7 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 ($3.53) | $3.34 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 ($3.69) | $5.36 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 ($2.03) | $3.73 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 ($2.03) | $1.57 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 ($32) | $19 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Salzburg (Austria) is 51% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($43) | $46 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $26 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 ($115) | $146 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($56) | $78 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.94 ($3.26) | $4.66 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.45 ($3.81) | $5.51 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $431 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $1.47 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 ($71) | $43 | + 66% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.70 ($5.20) | $9 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Salzburg (Austria) is 26% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
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