Comparing electricity prices: Europe vs Uzbekistan.

Electricity prices remain one of the key issues in global energy. European countries continue to record high tariffs. According to data from Eurostat, in Europe, the cost of electricity for household consumers is measured in terms of purchasing power standard (PPS) per 100 kWh.

In countries with high costs, such as Germany, the price reaches 42.16 PPS, which is equivalent to approximately 4425 Uzbek sums per 1 kWh. In other countries, like Italy and Spain, prices are 35.13 PPS (3688 sums) and 33.91 PPS (3561 sums) respectively.

In countries with lower prices, such as Bulgaria or Moldova, the tariffs are at 15.67 PPS (1646 sums) and 14.99 PPS (1575 sums) per 1 kWh.

Electricity tariffs in Uzbekistan:

From May 1, 2024, a new tariff system based on a social consumption norm will come into effect in Uzbekistan.

• For up to 200 kWh per month, electricity costs 450 sums per 1 kWh, which is approximately €0.033.
• For consumption from 201 to 1000 kWh, the price increases to 900 sums per 1 kWh (about €0.067).
• If monthly consumption exceeds 1000 kWh, the tariffs range from 1350 to 1800 sums per 1 kWh (from €0.10 to €0.135).

*Important: 1 Uzbek sum equals €0.000075.

In Germany, residents pay up to 4425 sums per 1 kWh, which is ten times higher than the tariffs in Uzbekistan, even considering the maximum rate.

Comparison: How much does electricity cost?

For comparison, 200 kWh of electricity will cost:

• Germany: 884,000 sums (€66.3).
• Italy: 737,600 sums (€55.3).
• Bulgaria: 329,200 sums (€24.7).
• Uzbekistan: 90,000 sums (€6.75).