#Teuerungsrate

The Inflation Illusion: Why Austrian Supermarket Prices Defy Official Statistics

Austrian consumers face a stark disconnect between official 2.2% inflation forecasts and the harsh reality at supermarket checkouts, where food prices feel 10-20% higher. This investigation reveals why your personal inflation rate diverges from Statistik Austria’s numbers and what the government’s ‘2-1-0’ formula actually means for your wallet.