How much do you need to earn to live here, after Austria takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Austria's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Linz is roughly €2,012/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €2,690/month gross (€1,952 net after ~27% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €850 Cheapest neighborhood (Ebelsberg) | €1,175 Median neighborhood | €1,375 Premium neighborhood (Froschberg) |
| Groceries | €298 | €358 | €447 |
| Transport | €45 | €45 | €45 |
| Utilities | €190 | €190 | €190 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €153 | €184 | €230 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,536 | €1,952 | €2,287 |
€2,012/month gross
€2,690/month gross
€3,248/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Linz.
Ebelsberg
18 min by tram
€850 - €1,060
Bindermichl
12 min by tram
€880 - €1,100
Urfahr
10 min by tram
€1,050 - €1,300
Froschberg
10 min by bus
€1,250 - €1,500
Innere Stadt
5 min by walk
€1,200 - €1,450
Urfahr
10 min by tram
€1,050 - €1,300
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Austria's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €2,012/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Linz. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,690/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Austria.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Linz is approximately €1,164/month. Rents range from €850 in Ebelsberg to €1,500 in Froschberg.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Linz cost approximately €298. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Austria are progressive. At the budget salary level of €2,012/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 24%. At the comfortable level of €2,690/month, it rises to approximately 27%. This includes income tax and social contributions.