Global Electricity Price Comparison
| Country/Territory | US cents/kWh | As of | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 70005750000000000005.75* | 2006 | |
| Australia | 700122000000000000022 to 46.56 | 20120823August 23, 2012 | , |
| Belgium | 700129080000000000029.08 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Bhutan | 70001880000000000001.88 to 4.40 | 20120323March 23, 2012 | BPC |
| Bulgaria | 700116329999999999916.33 | 20120701July 1, 2012 | DKER |
| Brazil | 700134200000000000034.20 | 20110101January 1, 2011 | ANEEL |
| Canada | 70006300000000000006.3 to 11.8 | 20121101November 1, 2012 | THES |
| China | 70007500000000000007.5 to 10.7 | 20120517May 17, 2012 | |
| Chile | 700123110000000000023.11 | 20110101January 1, 2011 | Chilectra |
| Croatia | 700117550000000000017.55 | 20080701July 1, 2008 | HEP |
| Denmark | 700140380000000000040.38 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Dubai | 70007620000000000007.62 | 2011 | DEWA |
| Finland | 700120650999990000020.65 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| France | 700119390000000000019.39 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Germany | 700131410000000000031.41 | 20120531May 31, 2012 | EEP |
| Guyana | 700126800000000000026.80 | 20120401April 1, 2012 | GPL |
| Hungary | 700123440000000000023.44 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Hong Kong (HK Is.) |
700112040000009999912.04 | 20120101January 1, 2012 | HEC |
| Indonesia | 70008750000000000008.75 | 20130201February 1, 2013 | RRD |
| Iceland | 70009000000000000009 to 10 | 20120601June 1, 2012 | OR |
| Iran | 70002000000000000002 to 19 | 20110701July 1, 2011 | |
| Ireland | 700128360000000000028.36 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Israel | 700115000000000000015* | 20120101January 1, 2012 | IEC |
| Italy | 700128390000000000028.39 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Jamaica | 70007350000000000007.35 to 16.80 | 20110601June 1, 2011 | JPSCo |
| Latvia | 700118250000000000018.25 | 20120601June 1, 2012 | Latvenergo |
| Malaysia | 70007420000000000007.42 | 20071201December 1, 2007 | ST |
| Mexico | 700119280000000000019.28** | 20120822August 22, 2012 | CFE |
| Moldova | 700111110000000000011.11 | 20110401April 1, 2011 | RUF |
| Netherlands | 700128890000000000028.89 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| New Zealand | 700119150999990000019.15 | 20120419April 19, 2012 | |
| Pakistan | 70002000000000000002.00 to 15.070 | 20120516May 16, 2012 | LESCOFESCO |
| Paraguay | 70008000000000000008 | 2011 | ANDE |
| PerĂº | 700110440000000000010.44 | 2007 | PTL |
| Philippines | 700130460000000000030.46 | 20100301March 1, 2010 | |
| Portugal | 700125250000000000025.25 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Russia | 70001700000000000001.7 to 9.58 | 20120101January 1, 2012 | Irkutskenergo,Mosenergosbyt |
| Serbia | 70003930000000000003.93 to 13.48**** | 20130228February 28, 2013 | |
| Singapore | 700122240000009999922.24 | 20120704July 4, 2012 | |
| Spain | 700122730000000000022.73 | 20120701July 1, 2012 | Iberdrola,energy.eu |
| Solomon Islands | 700183000000000000083 to 89 | 2012 | SIEA, (CBSI) |
| South Africa | 70008000000000000008 to 16 | 20121105November 5, 2012 | Eskom |
| Sweden | 700127100000000000027.10 | 20111101November 1, 2011 | EEP |
| Taiwan | 70007000000000000007 to 17 | 20120601June 1, 2012 | |
| Thailand | 70004460000000000004.46 to 9.79 | 20110305March 5, 2011 | BOI |
| Tonga | 700157950000000000057.95 | 20110601June 1, 2011 | |
| Turkey | 700113100000000000013.1 | 20110701July 1, 2011 | TEDAS |
| United Kingdom | 700120000000000000020.0 | 20121130November 30, 2012 | EEPEP |
| Ukraine | 70003050000000000003.05 to 3.95 | 2011 | |
| Uruguay | 700114470000000000014.47 to 22.89 | 20110218February 18, 2011 | UTE |
| United States | 70008000000000000008 to 17 ; 37*** | 20120901September 1, 2012 | EIA |
| Uzbekistan | 70004950000000000004.95 | 2011 | Stroyka.uz |
| United States Virgin Islands | 700150800000000000050.8 to 54.8 | 20130331March 31, 2013 | WAPA |
| Vietnam | 70006200000000000006.20 to 10.01 | 2011 | Reuters |
| Jordan | 70005000000000000005* to 33 | 20120130January 30, 2012 | ERC |
* Denotes countries with government subsidized electricity tariffs.
** Mexico has subsidized electricity tariffs according consumption limits, more than 500kWh consumed bimonthly meet no subsidies. This tariff correspond to less expensive "tariff 1" (less than 150kWh).
*** Hawaii.
**** Prices don't include VAT (20%).
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) also publishes an incomplete list of international energy prices, while the International Energy Agency (IEA) provides a thorough, quarterly review for purchase.
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