Household electricity costs today show stark global disparities. Small island nations and high-income countries dominate the top of the list, while state-controlled or subsidised economies sit at the bottom. Bermuda leads the way with €41.97 per kWh, followed closely by Denmark (€40.62), Ireland (€39.40), Belgium (€38.20) and Germany (€38.00). The UK comes next at €37.23, while Switzerland is not far behind at €33.84 per kWh.
Top 10 Most Expensive Household Electricity Prices (per kWh)
1. Bermuda – €41.97 (CHF 39.56)
2. Denmark – €40.62
3. Ireland – €39.40
4. Belgium – €38.20
5. Germany – €38.00
6. United Kingdom – €37.23
7. Switzerland – €33.84
8. Italy – (implied next highest) approx €32–€34 based on USD 0.46/kWh
9. Cayman Islands – approx €31 based on USD 0.433/kWh
10. Liechtenstein – approx €29–€30 based on USD 0.41/kWh
By contrast, some of the cheapest places to buy household electricity are Iran at just €0.35 per kWh, followed by Sudan (€0.53), Ethiopia (€0.56) and Cuba (€0.57), highlighting massive divergences driven by subsidies, infrastructure costs and domestic energy resources.
