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Living in Salzburg

Austria · temperate

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Salzburg is a compact city of roughly 155,000 people near the mountains in Austria. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,200. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for art and culture, live music, hiking.

At a glance

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People
~155,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,200
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love Salzburg

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 12 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+40%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism5/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +40% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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