Lifestyle
Ireland — Living: Utilities
SEAI reports household electricity at 38.4 cents per kWh including taxes for the second half of 2025, and CRU lists typical annual bills of about EUR 1,215 to EUR 1,306 for electricity.
Why this matters
Understanding utility costs is important for budgeting and planning when relocating to Ireland.
Key facts
- SEAI weighted average household electricity price including taxes was 38.4 c/kWh for July to December 2025, up 26% on a year; gas was 13.5 c/kWh, down 1%.
- CRU typical consumption benchmarks are 4,200 kWh of electricity and 11,000 kWh of gas a year.
- A recent CRU release lists electricity tariffs from EUR 1,215 (smart plan) to EUR 1,306 a year and the cheapest discounted gas tariff at EUR 1,104.
- From 1 October 2026 PSO charges fall 66% while network charges add about EUR 41.25 a year for a typical household.
Steps
- Connecting Utilities — It is unclear how to connect utilities in Ireland, and it may require separate applications to each provider.
- Switching Utilities — Switching utilities in Ireland may require a new meter installation, which could incur additional costs.
- Utility Disconnections — The process for disconnecting utilities in Ireland is unclear and may vary by provider.