Poland has EU’s second-highest electricity prices accounting for cost of living
Prices have also risen faster than in most EU countries.
Poland ranks as the EU's second-highest electricity price destination when adjusted for cost of living, new Eurostat data reveal. Poland's household electricity costs, at €29.99 per 100 kWh in the first half of 2026, reflect the nation's reliance on coal, high taxes, and levies. Ireland leads with the most expensive electricity at €38.71 per 100 kWh. Poland's electricity prices surged by 10.7% from the second half of 2025, ranking second highest in the EU after Finland.
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