Money & prices
Money & pricesInflation in Austria was 7.8% in 2023
According to the Osztrák Statisztikai Hivatal, Austria’s average annual inflation rate was 7.8% in 2023, down from 8.6% in 2022. Housing, energy, hospitality and food costs contributed most to the increase.
Money & pricesKlimabonus 2024 in Austria: Amounts and How It Was Paid
The Klimabonus 2024 was paid according to where you lived in Austria, with final amounts ranging from 145€ to 290€. Here are the payment methods, regional categories and practical steps.
Money & pricesORF Contribution in Austria: Who Has to Pay?
From 2024. január 1-től, the GIS contribution in Austria was replaced by the ORF contribution. In most cases, every Hauptwohnsitz household must pay, even without a television or radio.
Money & pricesKlimabonus 2023 in Austria: Amounts and Payment
The 2023 Klimabonus is paid to every adult and child living in Austria, regardless of citizenship or age. The amount depends on the primary residence and local infrastructure.
Money & pricesPensioner Discounts in Austria by Federal State (2026)
Pensioners in Austria can access national transport discounts and regional support. Eligibility, amounts and application deadlines vary by federal state.
Money & pricesAustrian Minimum Pension 2026: How the Ausgleichszulage Works
Austria has no fixed minimum pension paid automatically to everyone. The Ausgleichszulage supplements a pension when total income falls below the statutory threshold.
Money & pricesClimate Bonus and Energy Support in Austria in 2026
The Klimabonus is no longer paid from 2025, but earlier entitlements can still be claimed until December 2027. This guide covers the Geräte-Retter-Prämie, solar support and other 2026 programmes.
Money & pricesInvestment Scams in Austria: How to Check a Provider in 2026
Before sending money, check whether an investment provider is authorised in Austria and whether its intermediary is registered. The FMA offers three free online tools for this purpose.
Money & pricesPersonal Bankruptcy in Austria in 2026: How Debt Settlement Works
Austria’s Schuldenregulierungsverfahren gives insolvent individuals who do not operate a business a possible route to financial recovery. Here is how the process, costs and repayment options work in 2026.
Money & pricesTaking Out a Loan in Austria: Contracts, Interest, Security and Cancellation in 2026
Borrowing money in Austria creates long-term financial and legal obligations. This guide explains the key rules on loan contracts, interest, security, cancellation and early repayment in 2026.
Money & pricesBank Accounts in Austria 2026: Current Accounts, IBAN, Transfers and Direct Debits
Austrian current accounts are used for salaries, rent and most household bills. This guide explains IBANs, SEPA transfers, direct debits, cards and account security in 2026.
Money & pricesChurch Tax and Leaving a Church in Austria (2026)
In Austria, leaving a church is declared to a state authority rather than to the parish. This guide explains the 2026 procedure, documents, costs and consequences.