Electricity price in Austria per kWh
Price per kWh · 2026 H1
0.326 €
Compared with the EU average
+15%
Rank
4 / 39
1 = most expensive
Households in Austria paid 0.326 € per kWh in the first half of 2026, including all taxes and levies. That is up 19% on the second half of 2023.
Price history
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| Half-year | €/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2026 H1 | 0.3260 |
| 2025 H2 | 0.3272 |
| 2025 H1 | 0.2905 |
| 2024 H2 | 0.2437 |
| 2024 H1 | 0.2731 |
| 2023 H2 | 0.2748 |
What appliances cost to run in Austria
Median label consumption of each category on the EU register.
| Appliance | kWh / yr | Austria | European Union |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioners | 347 | €113 | €98 |
| Dishwashers | 213 | €69 | €60 |
| Fridges & freezers | 187 | €61 | €53 |
| Tumble dryers | 186 | €61 | €53 |
| Washing machines | 108 | €35 | €31 |
| Ovens | 77 | €25 | €22 |
| TVs & monitors | 61 | €20 | €17 |
| Range hoods | 53 | €17 | €15 |