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The average cost of electricity around the world

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Iran: $0.002 (£0.002)
Argentina: $0.02 (£0.015)
Malaysia: $0.054 (£0.04)
Russia: $0.058 (£0.043)
India: $0.077 (£0.058)
China: $0.078 (£0.058)
UAE: $0.08 (£0.06)
Mexico: $0.1 (£0.075)
Canada: $0.126 (£0.095)
Brazil: $0.154 (£0.115)
Chile: $0.174 (£0.13)
USA: $0.184 (£0.138)
Peru: $0.187 (£0.14)
South Africa: $0.191 (£0.143)
Philippines: $0.202 (£0.151)
Colombia: $0.211 (£0.158)
New Zealand: $0.22 (£0.164)
Japan: $0.221 (£0.165)
Spain: $0.226 (£0.169)
Singapore: $0.254 (£0.19)
Netherlands: $0.266 (£0.199)
Australia: $0.273 (£0.204)
France: $0.315 (£0.236)
Austria: $0.36 (£0.269)
Germany: $0.365 (£0.273)
UK: $0.368 (£0.275)
Denmark: $0.384 (£0.287)
Switzerland: $0.404 (£0.302)
Liechtenstein: $0.408 (£0.305)
Ireland: $0.439 (£0.328)
Italy: $0.457 (£0.341)
Bermuda: $0.458 (£0.342)
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Discover where you stand in the great global electricity squeeze

Shocked at what you're paying to power your home? Household electricity prices vary dramatically around the world – and while some domestic customers are facing exorbitant costs, others are enjoying relatively cheap rates.

Read on to find out how electricity prices vary in 32 countries around the world, starting with the most affordable. 

Figures used are from an overview of average domestic prices per kWh from March 2024 compiled by GlobalPetrolPrices.com. Though rates have fluctuated, the round-up offers a useful benchmark to gauge where your nation ranks in the international electricity price spectrum.

All dollar amounts in US dollars.

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Daniel Coughlin

08 October 2024

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