The cost of utilities in the world
According to data
#DeutscheBank , the highest expenses for basic services (electricity, heating, water, and waste removal) are in Europe ⬆️
Since 2020, the cost of utilities in several cities has more than doubled, putting pressure on households and businesses.
On the left — the cost of utilities in 2020.
On the right — the cost of utilities in 2025.
📉 Top-5 cities by monthly cost:
• Munich — $404
• Edinburgh — $378
• Frankfurt — $370
• Berlin — $364
• Warsaw — $357
🏆 The lowest indicators:
• Cairo — $26
• Bengaluru — $35
• Mexico City — $40
Europe pays more due to the transition to green energy and expensive imports of gas and electricity.
In developing countries, services often seem cheaper in dollars at first glance — in reality, people spend more due to currency devaluation and rising domestic prices.