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Cost of Living in Linz, Austria

Upper Austria capital. Industrial and IT hub, Ars Electronica center, more affordable than Vienna.

Currency
EUR (€)
English Level
Moderate
Healthcare
Public (ÖGK)

Rental Prices in Linz

1-Bedroom Apartment
€850 - €1,500
per month
2-Bedroom Apartment
€1,200 - €2,050
per month

* Prices shown are second-hand rental market rates, typical for expats.5 neighborhoods tracked. Source: Official government housing statistics.

Monthly Living Costs

Groceries
€298
Transport
€45
Utilities
€205
Dining Out
€153

Utility costs based on Eurostat Energy Statistics.

Popular Neighborhoods

Innere Stadt
Baroque old town with Hauptplatz and Danube views. Ars Electronica, Lentos museum, and vibrant nightlife.
5 min walk•€1,200+/mo
Urfahr
North bank of the Danube with a trendy makeover. Farmers market, Johannes Kepler University, and river walks.
10 min tram•€1,050+/mo
Bindermichl
Affordable residential quarter with good tram links. Parks, local bakeries, and a relaxed pace.
12 min tram•€880+/mo
Froschberg
Upscale hillside quarter with villas and gardens. Quiet streets, panoramic Danube views, and top schools.
10 min bus•€1,250+/mo
Ebelsberg
Southern suburb with a village feel. Castle ruins, cycling paths along the Traun, and new-build apartments.
18 min tram•€850+/mo

Work Visa

Red-White-Red Card for skilled workers. Points-based system.

Processing: 2-3 months

Relocation Costs

Usually 3 months deposit. Agent fees often 2 months.

Typical deposit: 3 months rent

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Data last updated: January 2026•View methodology

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