How Much Is Electricity (per kWh) in South Korea?
Cost of one kilowatt-hour of household electricity. Electricity (per kWh) in South Korea is 31% below the global average.
Price in South Korea
₩196
Electricity (per kWh) Pricing in South Korea (2026)
In South Korea, Electricity (per kWh) costs ₩196 in local currency (KRW), which converts to approximately $0.13 USD. This makes South Korea the #18 cheapest out of 40 countries we track for this product. At 31% below the global average of $0.19, South Korea 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 South Korea are shown in KRW 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: South Korea vs cheapest.