A recent price monitor conducted in early October reveals that identical drugstore products cost significantly more in than in . The study compared 97 items across ten online shops, finding that Austrian prices are 22 percent higher on average.
The data shows a shopping basket of 97 items costs approximately 536 euros in Austria, compared to 439 euros in Germany. While 83 products were more expensive in Austria—some by up to 133 percent—only twelve were cheaper and two cost exactly the same amount.
In response to these findings, the is demanding an end to price surcharges in Austria. The organization is calling on Economic Minister to increase pressure on the to address the substantial price disparities affecting local consumers.