Electricity price · 2025-H2
Electricity price in Germany
A typical household in Germany pays about €0.387 per kWh (≈ $0.452), Eurostat household band DC (2,500–4,999 kWh/yr), all taxes and levies included, national average. That is 43 of 44 countries from cheapest, 157% 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 | €38.69 | $45.15 |
| 250 kWh | €96.73 | $112.88 |
| 500 kWh | €193.45 | $225.75 |
How Germany compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (59% less)
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (20% less)
- India: $0.058/kWh (87% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (84% less)
Nearby in Europe
Türkiye $0.064 · Norway $0.243 · Finland $0.263 · Portugal $0.284 · Netherlands $0.299 · France $0.299
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at €0.387/kWh
- Appliance running cost at €0.387/kWh
- EV charging cost at €0.387/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at €0.387/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. Includes grid fees, EEG-related levies and 19% VAT. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.