Shortly before the start of the holiday season: Many cigarette brands are becoming more expensive in Austria. In Austria, the prices of many cigarette brands will rise in March and April 2024.
Despite the recent price increase, cigarettes in Austria are significantly more affordable than in Germany. Popular brands now cost more than 8 euros in the Federal Republic, and tax increases that have already been scheduled in the coming years will make smoking in Germany even more expensive. By 2040, less than five percent of Europe's citizens should consume tobacco, according to the EU's plan.