# Drugstore Prices 22% Higher in Austria vs Germany

October 29, 2026 at 08:16 PM

> A price monitor of 97 products reveals Austrian consumers pay significantly more for identical drugstore items than their German neighbors.

A recent price monitor conducted in early October reveals that identical drugstore products cost significantly more in **Austria** than in **Germany**. 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 **AK** is demanding an end to price surcharges in Austria. The organization is calling on Economic Minister **Hattmannsdorfer** to increase pressure on the **EU** to address the substantial price disparities affecting local consumers.


[#Austria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/austria>) [#Germany](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/germany>) #PriceComparison #Drugstore [#ConsumerRights](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/consumerrights>)

## Related news

## [Debate Over Austrian Citizenship Laws on ZIB2](<https://austriareport.com/article/debate-over-austrian-citizenship-laws-on-zib2-ace24743>)

October 29, 2026 at 07:55 PM

## [Salzburg Warns of Costly Church Exit Platform](<https://austriareport.com/article/salzburg-warns-of-costly-church-exit-platform-61304130>)

October 29, 2026 at 03:45 PM

## [E-Control Announces New 2027 Electricity Grid Fees](<https://austriareport.com/article/e-control-announces-new-2027-electricity-grid-fees-7e51ef03>)

October 29, 2026 at 02:45 PM

## [Austria Finds Monopoly Issues in District Heating](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-finds-monopoly-issues-in-district-heating-c05e3f90>)

October 6, 2026 at 08:24 AM

## [Austria to Launch New Warranty and Repair Laws](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-to-launch-new-warranty-and-repair-laws-30b144a8>)

September 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM