How Much Is Electricity (per kWh) in United States?
Cost of one kilowatt-hour of household electricity. Electricity (per kWh) in United States is about average globally.
Price in United States
$0.19
Electricity (per kWh) Pricing in United States (2026)
In United States, Electricity (per kWh) costs $0.19 in local currency (USD), which converts to approximately $0.19 USD. This makes United States the #21 cheapest out of 40 countries we track for this product.
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 United States are shown in USD 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: United States vs cheapest.