Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Salzburg
| Private rooms Salzburg | 7 | 970/month |
| Studios Salzburg | 1 | 960/month |
| Apartments Salzburg | 1 | 1251/month |
The cost of living in this Austrian city is very high, even surpassing Vienna in some aspects. For this reason, students who move to Salzburg for a season often choose to live in spare rooms in shared flats, since the cost of monthly rent is lower than if they rent an entire apartment. Thanks to that, you will be able to choose between the neighbourhoods preferred by young people to live in, such as the historic centre, the centre of Salzburg and the Itzling neighbourhood.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Salzburg
The following are some of the most notable advantages and disadvantages of living in shared flats in this Austrian city:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Salzburg
- Rooms can be part of private shared apartments, houses and student residences.
- You can choose between single spare rooms and shared rooms, which usually have a lower cost per month.
- You can access apartments in a convenient location, you get to enjoy everything that happens in the neighbourhoods. For example, if you choose to live in the historic centre, you can enjoy its narrow streets and Christmas markets at that time of year.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Salzburg
- You will have to reach an agreement with your flatmates about the use of heating in winter, since each one may have different preferences and discussions may arise about it.
- The cost of accommodation is very high, so you should do your research well in advance and book quickly when you find your ideal room.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Salzburg
There are several apps for Erasmus+ that you will be able to download so that your exchange in Salzburg is the best it can be. In these apps, you will find procedures that you have to do, instructions for the different steps of Erasmus and even tips from students from previous years that allow you to have a better experience in the city. One of the tips that you will find is that the method of transport most chosen by young people is the bicycle, both because it makes you enjoy the city more and because it allows you to save on the cost of transport.
How to meet people in Salzburg?
Here are some of the ways you have to meet people in this Austrian city:
Student associations in Salzburg
In this city, you can join the ESN Salzburg, an association whose purpose is to make the exchange the best it can be for international students. With it, you will be able to meet other young people while being part of numerous fun activities that will immerse you in the culture of the city.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Salzburg
There are many Facebook groups you can join to meet other international students. One of them is ESN Salzburg and there are also others created by ESN Austria that are categorized according to the academic year. Also, the International Office of the University of Salzburg often creates groups on this platform, so you have several to pick from!
WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Salzburg
In the Facebook groups, you will find links to WhatsApp groups or other messaging services that you can join. In them you get to be in more direct contact with other young people, joining the plans that are organized spontaneously.
Tips for sharing a student flat in Salzburg
We give you some tips for you to consider when living in a student flat in this Austrian city:
- If you know German but one of your roommates is from Salzburg and you don't understand him when he speaks at first, don't worry! Each region of Austria has its dialect and it may take you a while to understand when they speak, but you will get it for sure.
- Do you like to do sports in nature? You're lucky! Salzburg is surrounded by mountains and lakes, which allows you to do a lot of outdoor activities with your flatmates.
Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Salzburg
How much does a shared flat cost in Salzburg? |
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| The cost of a shared spare room is usually around €350 and that of a single room around €600 per month. |
How to find roommates in Salzburg? |
| We recommend that you look in online communities, one of these, Erasmus Play. The advantage is that on this platform you will also be able to easily find the ideal accommodation for you, comparing all the verified and available rooms. |
How to meet people in Salzburg? |
| Apart from joining Facebook and Whatsapp groups before you arrive in the city, the best thing you can do is join ESN Salzburg so you can be part of lots of fun activities while meeting other international students. |
Share a flat or live alone in Salzburg? |
| Sharing a flat is the preferred alternative for young internationals since the cost of living in this Austrian city is high and accommodation also tends to have a high price. By sharing a flat you can divide the cost of rent and utility bills among all, leaving you with a more affordable budget. |
What to ask before entering to share a flat in Salzburg? |
| You have to ask what the basic rules of coexistence in the apartment are, especially in matters such as cleanliness, the possibility of receiving visits, schedules and noise. Following these rules will be key to having a good coexistence and avoiding bad vibes. |
