How Much Is Electricity (per kWh) in Australia?
Cost of one kilowatt-hour of household electricity. Electricity (per kWh) in Australia is 38% above the global average.
Price in Australia
$0.38
Electricity (per kWh) Pricing in Australia (2026)
In Australia, Electricity (per kWh) costs $0.38 in local currency (AUD), which converts to approximately $0.26 USD. This makes Australia the #32 cheapest out of 40 countries we track for this product. At 38% above the global average of $0.19, buyers in Australia pay a noticeable premium 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 Australia are shown in AUD and converted to USD using current exchange rates. We update our data regularly to keep comparisons accurate.
Electricity (per kWh) is cheapest in EG at $0.02. Compare directly: Australia vs cheapest.