This is also the case for Germany, which dominates the ranking, where electricity costs 416.20 euros per MWh, a rate 69% higher than the European average. Ireland completes the podium with a cost of 374.60 euros per MWh.
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At the other end of the spectrum, Hungary and Bulgaria stand out for having some of the lowest prices in Europe. In Hungary, the average price is 110.90 euros per MWh. In penultimate place, we find Bulgaria, with a cost of 119.40 euros per MWh.
Here is the full ranking:
| Ranking by country | Electricity price per MWh, in euros |
|---|---|
| 1. Germany | 416,20 |
| 2. Belgium | 377,20 |
| 3. Ireland | 374,60 |
| 4. Italy | 361,90 |
| 5. Liechtenstein | 355,70 |
| 6. Chypre | 351,90 |
| 7. Denmark | 307,60 |
| 8. Latvia | 304.00 |
| 9. Czech Republic | 303.90 |
| 10. Austria | 288,50 |
| 11. Spain | 255,20 |
| 12. France | 251,30 |
| 13. Greece | 246,30 |
| 14. Portugal | 239,50 |
| 15. Lithuania | 231,30 |
| 16. Poland | 229,10 |
| 17. Estonia | 219,20 |
| 18. Netherlands | 213,70 |
| 19. Slovenia | 206,20 |
| 20. Finland | 204,20 |
| 21. Slovakia | 196,70 |
| 22. Luxembourg | 190,90 |
| 23. Sweden | 187,00 |
| 24. Romania | 178,20 |
| 25. Croatia | 154,30 |
| 26. Painted | 147,10 |
| 27. Iceland | 131,50 |
| 28. Norway | 121,10 |
| 29. Bulgaria | 119,40 |
| 30. Hungary | 110,90 |
However, according to other statistics published by Eurostat, Belgium would be 5th in the ranking, if we take all taxes into account in the different countries.
