We Austrians swear by the good old Wurstsemmerl – we still do! Warm and cold sandwiches make many a lunch break, which usually lasts 30 minutes, more pleasant. Worryingly, most people eat directly at the workplace. Only eight percent of employees do not take any leave. For the vast majority of workers (92 percent), however, the lunch break is indispensable.
A survey conducted by Integral on behalf of “Die Menü-Manufaktur” among 1,000 employees showed that 15 percent of lunch consists of cold or hot sandwiches from the supermarket or bakery, while for many it is the main meal of the day. At 61 percent, the sandwich ends up on the lunch plate several times a week.
Pasta most popular hot dish
34 percent eat salads several times a week and 21 percent eat soup. Fifth place goes to pastries and Danish pastries (15 percent). 42 percent treat themselves to pasta dishes at least once a week. Pasta is by far the most popular hot lunch.
Fast food is male domain
Men reach for hot sandwiches, pizza, schnitzel, hamburgers and other fast food much more often than women. Women eat salads more often. Age also affects eating habits. Young people under 30 enjoy significantly more variety than other age groups and eat curry, bowls or stir-fries much more often.
92 percent can’t do without a lunch break
Eating mainly takes place at work: 30 percent often do not even leave their own desk. Men and younger employees eat out more often than average. Only eight percent take no time off at all. These are usually part-time workers who do not take breaks or keep them very short. For the vast majority of workers (92 percent), however, the lunch break is indispensable.
Lunch usually costs less than ten euros
Most expenses for lunch are less than ten euros. Only one to one in ten workers indicates that they spend more than ten euros per day on lunch. 46 percent spend between five and ten euros, 45 percent less than five euros. Only 45 percent of employees live on less than 100 euros a month. Men usually spend more than women.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
