Master electrician · Licensed electrical contractor · Compliant with ÖVE/ÖNORM
Electrician Prices in Vienna – Clearly Explained
For smaller jobs, we provide clear price guidelines.
For electrical inspection reports and certain work in existing buildings, we offer transparent reference prices.
For larger projects, you will receive a clear estimate based on photos, videos, plans or, if necessary, an on-site inspection.
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Small jobs up to 60 minutes: €150 plus VAT, including travel
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After that: €50 for each additional 30 minutes plus VAT
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Materials are only charged if they are actually needed
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Larger projects with an estimate based on documents or an on-site visit
Response usually within 24 hours · Appointments generally available within 2 weeks
How much does an electrician cost in Vienna?
The short answer: For small jobs of up to 60 minutes, we charge a clear fixed price of €150 plus VAT, including travel within Vienna.
If the job takes longer, we continue billing transparently in 30-minute increments: €50 for each additional 30 minutes plus VAT.
150 €
Job up to 60 minutes incl. travel
plus VAT
50 €
for each additional 30 minutes
plus VAT
100 €
On-site visit for larger projects
plus VAT
300 €
Electrical inspection report from €300
plus VAT
This gives you a clear overview of what is fixed for smaller jobs and when the price depends on the actual work required.For repairs, electrical inspection reports and larger projects, we explain the pricing logic in more detail below.
All prices are plus VAT.
How are electrician costs in Vienna calculated?
For smaller jobs, the price can often be estimated quite well in advance. For repairs, troubleshooting and larger projects, the actual effort depends more on the situation on site, the existing installation and the scope of work.
Small jobs up to 60 minutes
For small jobs of up to 60 minutes on site, we charge €150 plus VAT.
Travel within Vienna is already included.
If the service call takes longer
If the work on site takes longer than 60 minutes, we charge €50 plus VAT for each additional 30 minutes.
What can also affect the final price
In addition to the time required, many jobs are also influenced by materials, the condition of the existing electrical installation, accessibility and the overall scope of work.
How Elektro Vienna gives you a clear price estimate
To help you get a better understanding of the expected scope of work, we have put together typical jobs with example prices.
All examples are indicative prices and are stated plus VAT. Unless otherwise specified, materials are charged separately.
Service
Typical case
Longer repair job
For simple light fixtures on existing electrical outlets, you can estimate around 30 minutes per light. For 6 lights, this results in approximately 3 hours. The ceiling material is important: concrete, old-building ceilings, or suspended ceilings can affect the amount of work required.
Indicative price
250 €
for 2 hours
plus VAT
Service
Typical case
Light fixture installation
For simple light fixtures on existing electrical outlets, you can estimate around 30 minutes per light. For 6 lights, this results in approximately 3 hours. The ceiling material is important: concrete, old-building ceilings, or suspended ceilings can affect the amount of work required.
Indicative price
300–400 €
for 6 lamps
plus VAT
Service
Typical case
Sockets & switches
Replacement or installation of individual sockets and switches. If several items are completed during one appointment, this is usually more cost-effective than separate visits. The price depends on the number of items, material, wall type, and existing installation.
Indicative price
ab 150 €
plus VAT
Service
Typical case
Distribution board replacement
Replacement of an existing distribution board in an apartment with a functioning supply line to the apartment. Typical scope: approx. 8 hours of work including standard material, dismantling, installation, connection, labelling, and testing.
Indicative price
1000 €
plus VAT
Service
Typical case
Apartment electrical renovation
Rough guideline for an electrical renovation with minimum equipment in accordance with ÖNORM. Typically includes new wiring, residual-current protection, and basic equipment with sockets, switches, and light outlets.
Example: 70 m² apartment = approx. €10,500 plus VAT.
Indicative price
ca. 150 €/m²
plus VAT
Service
Typical case
Electrical inspection for an apartment, rental, sale, or existing installation check. Up to 50 m²: flat rate of €300.From 51 m²: €6/m² without complete documentation, or €5/m² with complete documentation.
Example: 72 m² without documentation = €432 plus VAT.
Indicative price
ab 300 €
plus VAT
Service
Typical case
Professional mounting and commissioning of a wallbox. Typically includes the wallbox, materials, mounting, connection, testing, and commissioning. The price depends primarily on the cable route, mounting location, existing distribution board, desired charging power, and potential additional work.
Indicative price
ab 300 €
plus VAT
The examples show typical indicative prices. For a binding quote, we review photos, videos, plans, or inspect the situation on site.
Materials are charged separately depending on the service. We charge materials at our wholesale prices plus an approx. 20% surcharge for ordering, storage, logistics, and organisation.
How Elektro Vienna gives you a clear price estimate
Many requests can already be assessed quite well in advance — without an unnecessary on-site appointment. If you send us photos, a short video or existing plans, we can often tell you what makes technical sense and what the next step should be.
For larger or more complex projects, an on-site inspection is the better basis for a fair assessment and a clear quote.
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Briefly describe your request
Please send us a short description of what you need — ideally with photos, a video or a plan. Especially in older buildings in Vienna, many things can already be assessed quite well in advance.
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We assess what makes sense
We review your request from a technical perspective and let you know whether the effort can already be estimated in advance or whether an on-site inspection would be more useful. This means you do not receive a generic quick price, but a realistic technical assessment.
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The right next step
For smaller or clearly defined requests, an initial remote assessment is often enough. For larger projects, renovations or unclear existing installations, we arrange an on-site inspection and prepare a clear quote based on that.
For larger projects, renovations or unclear existing electrical installations, we charge €100 plus VAT for the on-site inspection.
In return, you receive a fair technical assessment and a clear quote. If you place the order with us, the €100 plus VAT will be deducted from the final invoice.
The right page for your request
If you already know more specifically what your request is about, you can find the right page here with further information on the process, services and typical cases.
Häufige Fragen zu Elektriker-Preisen
Describe your project
Briefly describe what you need. You can also send us photos, a video or a plan. This often allows us to assess your request more quickly and accurately.
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Personal response
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Available throughout Vienna
Sasa Stanojevic
Managing Director