Free was yesterday: up to 3.60 euros for tap water in the restaurant

AK demands: “Tap water should remain free”

Compared to the AK survey in 2014, the average price for 0.5 liters of tap water in Viennese bars had increased by 47.5 percent (2014: 1.39 euros; 2026: 2.05 euros). Inflation rose by 44 percent in the same period, according to the chamber.

“Tap water should remain free if guests order other drinks or food,” demanded the AK on Wednesday. The employee representatives calculate: “With costs of only 2.27 euros for 1,000 liters of water from the tap, at least an appropriate price should be charged.” The catering industry has emphasized in the past that the costs also include energy, wages, rent and much more.