Electricity price · 2025-H2
Electricity price in France
A typical household in France pays about €0.256 per kWh (≈ $0.299), Eurostat household band DC (2,500–4,999 kWh/yr), all taxes and levies included, national average. That is 34 of 44 countries from cheapest, 70% above the world median of $0.176.
What a monthly bill looks like
Energy charges only, before fixed charges; the rate includes taxes. Multiply your monthly kWh by the rate, or use a calculator below with the rate pre-filled.
| Monthly usage | Local currency | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | €25.61 | $29.89 |
| 250 kWh | €64.03 | $74.73 |
| 500 kWh | €128.05 | $149.45 |
How France compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (38% less)
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (20% more)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (51% more)
- India: $0.058/kWh (81% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (75% less)
Nearby in Europe
Türkiye $0.064 · Norway $0.243 · Finland $0.263 · Portugal $0.284 · Netherlands $0.299 · Spain $0.312
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at €0.256/kWh
- Appliance running cost at €0.256/kWh
- EV charging cost at €0.256/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at €0.256/kWh
Source and confidence
Source-backed · Eurostat, Electricity prices for household consumers (nrg_pc_204), 2025-S2, effective 2025-H2. Half-yearly Eurostat statistic (dataset updated 2026-08-12); includes network charges, levies and VAT, excludes standing charges expressed per kWh only implicitly. Tarif Bleu regulated tariff (EDF) dominates; Base option about €0.19–0.20/kWh before fixed subscription since Aug 2025. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.