How much do you need to earn to live in Linz? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Austria's tax system.
You need at least €2,012/month gross to live in Linz on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €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
1-bedroom second-hand 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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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Austria's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
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.