How Much Is Electricity (per kWh) in UAE?

Cost of one kilowatt-hour of household electricity. Electricity (per kWh) in UAE is 58% below the global average.

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Price in UAE

‏0.29 د.إ.‏

$0.08 USD✓ globalpetrolprices.com (residential rate, USD/kWh, 2023-2026 average)58% below the global average

Electricity (per kWh) Pricing in UAE (2026)

In UAE, Electricity (per kWh) costs ‏0.29 د.إ.‏ in local currency (AED), which converts to approximately $0.08 USD. This makes UAE the #8 cheapest out of 40 countries we track for this product. At 58% below the global average of $0.19, UAE offers relatively good value for Electricity (per kWh).

Across all 40 countries, Electricity (per kWh) is cheapest in Egypt ($0.02) and most expensive in Ireland ($0.45). Local taxes, distribution networks, and currency strength all influence where a product falls in this range.

Prices in UAE are shown in AED and converted to USD using current exchange rates. We update our data regularly to keep comparisons accurate.

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