How Much Is Electricity (per kWh) in China?
Cost of one kilowatt-hour of household electricity. Electricity (per kWh) in China is 58% below the global average.
Price in China
¥0.51
Electricity (per kWh) Pricing in China (2026)
In China, Electricity (per kWh) costs ¥0.51 in local currency (CNY), which converts to approximately $0.08 USD. This makes China the #10 cheapest out of 40 countries we track for this product. At 58% below the global average of $0.19, China 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 China are shown in CNY 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: China vs cheapest.