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Electricity prices in France

The average household electricity price in France is 24.85c/kWh (Jan – Jun 2026, Eurostat), taxes included. Running a 1,500 W heater for an hour costs about €0.37. That's 3% lower than the previous period. Of the 59 countries we track, France is number 42 from cheapest. In US dollars that's about 27.75¢/kWh.

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At 230 V it draws about 6.5 A. Voltage changes the current (amps), not the cost.

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Per hour: €0.37, Per day: €2.98, Per month: €90.65

Per hour
€0.37
Per day
€2.98
Per month
€90.65
Per year
€1,088

1.5 kWh per hour · 12 kWh per day

Based on 1,500 W for 8 h a day, 30.4 days a month, at 24.85c/kWh.

On slab (tiered) tariffs, use the price of the highest slab your bill reaches: that's what each extra unit really costs.

What appliances cost to run in France

ApplianceTypical usePer hourPer dayPer month
Heat pump2,000 W, 24 h a day€0.25€5.96€181.31
Space heater1,500 W, 8 h a day€0.37€2.98€90.65
Electric water heater4,000 W, 3 h a day€0.99€2.98€90.65
Pool pump1,500 W, 6 h a day€0.37€2.24€67.99
Hot tub5,500 W, 24 h a day€0.07€1.64€49.86
Oil-filled radiator1,500 W, 8 h a day€0.19€1.49€45.33
Air conditioner1,000 W, 8 h a day€0.15€1.19€36.26
Clothes dryer3,000 W, 1 h a day€0.60€0.60€18.13
Dehumidifier300 W, 8 h a day€0.07€0.60€18.13
Gaming PC400 W, 4 h a day€0.10€0.40€12.09
Air cooler200 W, 8 h a day€0.05€0.40€12.09
Electric shower9,500 W, 0.13 h a day€2.36€0.31€9.54
Refrigerator150 W, 24 h a day€0.01€0.31€9.52
Water dispenser450 W, 24 h a day€0.01€0.30€9.06
Kotatsu600 W, 5 h a day€0.04€0.22€6.80
Water pump750 W, 1 h a day€0.19€0.19€5.67
Home UPS or inverter30 W, 24 h a day€0.01€0.18€5.44
Electric blanket150 W, 8 h a day€0.02€0.15€4.53
Christmas lights100 W, 6 h a day€0.02€0.15€4.53
Ceiling fan60 W, 10 h a day€0.01€0.15€4.53
Game console200 W, 3 h a day€0.05€0.15€4.53
Washing machine2,000 W, 1 h a day€0.12€0.12€3.78
TV80 W, 5 h a day€0.02€0.10€3.02
Hair dryer1,800 W, 0.17 h a day€0.45€0.07€2.27
Electric kettle2,000 W, 0.15 h a day€0.50€0.07€2.27
Microwave1,200 W, 0.25 h a day€0.30€0.07€2.27
Air fryer1,700 W, 0.5 h a day€0.15€0.07€2.25
Rice cooker500 W, 0.5 h a day€0.12€0.06€1.89
Wi-Fi router10 W, 24 h a day€0.0025€0.06€1.81

About electricity prices in France

France generates most of its electricity from nuclear reactors operated by EDF, with hydro, wind, solar and gas making up the rest, and it is usually a large exporter. Households can choose between the regulated tariff, whose level is proposed by the regulator CRE, and market offers from competing suppliers.

Bills are issued in euro and include a subscription based on the contracted power as well as consumption charges and taxes. Peak and off-peak pricing is very common, with cheaper hours typically at night, and the Tempo tariff varies prices by day according to colour-coded grid conditions. Electric heating is far more widespread than in most of Europe, which makes winter bills sensitive to cold weather; Linky smart meters are installed almost everywhere.

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