Cost of Living in Linz
Summary of cost of living in Linz, Austria:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,232.6$ (3,649.8€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,193.3$ (1,029.0€), excluding rent.
- Linz is 0.3% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Linz is, on average, 43.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.50 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 70.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.30 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.04 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.05 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.23 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.38 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.57 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.03 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.85 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.44 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.05 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.75 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.20 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.95 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.41 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.84 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.93 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.86 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.71 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.71 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.48 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.54 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.00 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.70 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 57.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.45 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 25.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.51 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,000.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,696.67 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 257.85 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 14.57 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 34.25 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 39.17 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 400.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,900.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 89.67 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.67 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.80 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 112.50 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 701.67 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 633.33 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,250.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,116.67 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 479.11 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 342.41 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,378.17 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.89 |
Prices in Linz
This city had 274 entries in the past 12 months by 30 different contributors.
Last update: 28 November 2025
Last update: 28 November 2025
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