Cost of living in Salzburg, Austria vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Salzburg (Austria) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.35 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (AU$1.76) | AU$1.48 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.91 (AU$6) | AU$5.06 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (AU$3.57) | AU$4.83 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (AU$3.33) | AU$4.57 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.31 (AU$3.61) | AU$3.19 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (AU$1.42) | AU$5.70 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.04 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (AU$3.02) | AU$2.80 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (AU$3.07) | AU$2.67 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Salzburg (Austria) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,444 (AU$2,263) | AU$2,894 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,026 (AU$1,607) | AU$2,147 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (AU$330) | AU$238 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €733 (AU$1,149) | AU$1,809 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €631 (AU$988) | AU$1,422 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (AU$179) | AU$159 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (AU$32) | AU$46 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €1,113 (AU$1,743) | AU$354 | + 392% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (AU$167) | AU$212 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$28 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Salzburg (Austria) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (AU$123) | AU$101 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (AU$43) | AU$59 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (AU$104) | AU$129 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (AU$178) | AU$131 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Salzburg (Austria) is 29% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,036 (AU$31,392) | AU$27,303 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (AU$2.15) | AU$1.38 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (AU$78) | AU$160 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 52% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Salzburg (Austria) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.38 (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (AU$106) | AU$72 | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (AU$5.25) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.82 (AU$4.43) | AU$4.31 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (AU$3.97) | AU$5.32 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (AU$2.57) | AU$2.55 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.01 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (AU$40) | AU$36 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Salzburg (Austria) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (AU$57) | AU$51 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$39 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €138 (AU$217) | AU$226 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (AU$4.68) | AU$4.40 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (AU$5.45) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (AU$750) | AU$634 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (AU$102) | AU$72 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.70 (AU$7) | AU$33 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salzburg (Austria) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,495 (€4,146) in Salzburg.
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