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Shrinkflation Austria 2026: Anti-Deceptive Packaging Law
Austria's Anti-Deceptive Packaging Law since 1 April 2026: 60-day shelf notice, new unit-price rules, fines up to €15,000 — what this means for you.
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Repair Bonus Austria 2026: Geräte-Retter-Prämie Guide
Repair Bonus Austria 2026 (Geräte-Retter-Prämie): 50% of repair costs up to €130. What devices qualify, how to apply and what changed this year.
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Living
Rent Control Austria 2026: Tenant Rights Explained
Austria's 2026 rent brake (5th MILG): increases only on 1 April, Richtwert rents max +1 %, free rents capped above 3 % inflation. Tenant rights guide.
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Living
Cost of Living in Austria 2026: Breakdown for Expats
Real costs of living in Austria 2026: rent, groceries, utilities, transport. Monthly budgets for Vienna, Salzburg, Graz. What expats actually spend.
10 min read