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Austria — Living: Utilities

Statistics Austria reports a gross household electricity price of about 29.3 cents per kWh for 2025 (provisional), including taxes.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceStatistics Austria — energy prices and taxesLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • The gross private-use electricity price for 2025 is EUR 0.293 per kWh, provisional and up from the previous year, including taxes.
  • E-Control supplies electricity and gas price and tax data to Statistics Austria; its price monitor compares offers for households using 3,500 kWh of electricity and 15,000 kWh of gas.
  • Cached price monitor pages were dated August 2024; use the live E-Control tariff calculator for current offers.
  • Statistics Austria plans to publish 2026 energy prices in March 2027.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Choose a Utility Supplier — Research and select a supplier for electricity, gas, water, and internet. Make sure to ask about coverage in your area and any additional fees.
  2. Step 2: Schedule a Meter Installation — Arrange for the installation of utility meters at your new address. This may be done by the supplier or a third-party contractor.
  3. Step 3: Finalize Utility Setup — Confirm the setup of all utilities, including any additional services like cable TV or phone.

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