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Electricity Price in Hungary

H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 2,500–5,000 kWh/year

All energy prices Hungary

Current Price

HUHungary

11.39ct/kWh

−54.5 %cheaper vs. EU average (25.03 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.03 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#34

of 39 countries

Hungary's household electricity price is currently 11.39 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #34 among 39 European countries. This is 54.5% below the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Hungary at 11.39 ct/kWh, while Ireland has the highest price at 38.71 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H2 2025), the electricity price in Hungary has risen by 0.6 ct/kWh (5.3%). Over the past three years, prices have fluctuated, reflecting the volatile European energy market.

Among its geographic neighbors, Hungary's electricity price of 11.39 ct/kWh is the lowest among its neighbors — cheaper than Austria (32.60 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.03 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202611.39 ct/kWh
H2 202510.82 ct/kWh
H1 202510.40 ct/kWh
H2 202410.32 ct/kWh
H1 202410.94 ct/kWh
H2 202311.32 ct/kWh
H1 202311.57 ct/kWh
H2 202210.84 ct/kWh
H1 20229.48 ct/kWh
H2 202110.03 ct/kWh
H1 202110.10 ct/kWh
H2 202010.09 ct/kWh
H1 202010.31 ct/kWh
H2 201910.97 ct/kWh
H1 201911.20 ct/kWh
H2 201811.18 ct/kWh
H1 201811.23 ct/kWh
H2 201711.34 ct/kWh
H1 201711.25 ct/kWh
H2 201611.25 ct/kWh
H1 201611.14 ct/kWh
H2 201511.45 ct/kWh
H1 201511.27 ct/kWh
H2 201411.46 ct/kWh
H1 201412.02 ct/kWh
H2 201313.26 ct/kWh
H1 201313.97 ct/kWh
H2 201216.18 ct/kWh
H1 201215.49 ct/kWh
H2 201115.53 ct/kWh
H1 201116.82 ct/kWh
H2 201015.74 ct/kWh
H1 201017.01 ct/kWh
H2 200916.62 ct/kWh
H1 200914.83 ct/kWh
H2 200815.53 ct/kWh
H1 200815.48 ct/kWh
H2 200712.96 ct/kWh

Compare Hungary with

AL

Albania

11.90 ct/kWh

MK

North Macedonia

11.68 ct/kWh

ME

Montenegro

10.39 ct/kWh

BA

Bosnia & Herzegovina

9.95 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H1 2026?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H1 2026 is the most recent officially available period. The next update is expected around Q2 2026.
What is included in the electricity price?
The displayed price includes the energy component, network charges, taxes, levies and surcharges — i.e. the actual end-consumer price. Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204), consumption band 2,500–5,000 kWh/year.
Why do electricity prices differ so much across Europe?
The differences arise from varying tax rates, network charges, energy mix (countries with significant nuclear or hydropower tend to be cheaper), and political regulation. Subsidies and price caps in individual countries also play a role.
Natural Gas: Hungary Fuel: Hungary

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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