The average energy bill in the Netherlands
There is no single average, it depends on your household, home and region. Here are the figures that matter, and what people actually pay today.
There is no single average. CBS uses roughly 1,747 kWh of electricity and 928 m³ of gas for 2026 (net electricity, so after solar power fed back to the grid, and a PBL forecast). Milieu Centraal gives 2,430 kWh and 1,040 m³ as the average household, and the old standard package of 2,800 kWh and 1,200 m³ is still common. We calculate with 2,500 kWh and 1,100 m³, our working figure for two people in a terraced house rather than an average. Your bill depends on your usage, your region and your solar panels. Below is what suppliers actually charge today at that usage, updated every night.
The most affordable suppliers today
Calculated at an average usage of 2,500 kWh and 1,100 m³, including energy tax, VAT, standing charge, network costs, discount and the tax rebate. Your usage is different, so enter your own postcode for your list.
| # | Supplier | Contract | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Powerpeers | Dynamisch contract | €2.737 |
| 2 |  Energiedirect | 3 jaar vast | €2.783 |
| 3 |  Vandebron | 3 jaar vast | €2.802 |
| 4 |  Eneco | 3 jaar vast | €2.861 |
| 5 |  Oxxio | 1 jaar vast | €2.871 |
| 6 |  ENGIE | Dynamisch contract | €2.912 |
| 7 |  Frank Energie | Dynamisch contract | €2.949 |
| 8 |  Vattenfall | 1 jaar vast | €2.981 |
There is no single average
Watch which figure someone means by "the average household", because it varies by a thousand kilowatt-hours, and that is hundreds of euros in an example calculation. CBS uses about 1,747 kWh and 928 m³ for 2026, and that is net electricity, after solar power fed back to the grid. Milieu Centraal gives 2,430 kWh and 1,040 m³; the old standard package of 2,800 kWh and 1,200 m³ is still common too.
As a rough guide, our comparison tool estimates a one-person household at 1,600 kWh and 800 m³ and a family of four at 3,900 kWh and 1,500 m³. A heat pump or an electric car raises your electricity use sharply. So an average tells you little about your own situation; your household size, home type and insulation decide it.
What actually drives your bill
Your yearly cost depends on how much you use and where you live. The energy tax, VAT and network costs are the same for every supplier, so the difference comes down to the bare supply rate per kWh and m3, the standing charge (vastrecht) and any welcome discount. At high usage the bare rate weighs most; at low usage the standing charge and discount weigh more.
That is why an average euro figure is not very useful, and why comparing on your own usage is. The table above shows what suppliers charge today at our terraced-house baseline; enter your own usage for your number.
Is my bill too high?
Compare your usage to the ranges above for your household size. If your usage is in range but your bill feels high, the likely cause is your contract: many people sit on a standard variable rate, or on a deal whose welcome discount has expired. Comparing once a year, around your contract's end date, is where most of the saving is.
If your usage itself is far above the range, look at insulation, an old heating system, or heavy electricity use from a heat pump or electric car, and consider a contract type that fits that pattern.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average energy usage in the Netherlands?
There is no single figure. CBS uses roughly 1,747 kWh of net electricity (after solar power fed back to the grid) and 928 m³ of gas for 2026. Milieu Centraal gives 2,430 kWh and 1,040 m³ as the average household. As a rough guide, a one-person household uses around 1,600 kWh and 800 m³ and a family of four around 3,900 kWh and 1,500 m³.
What does an average household pay for energy per year?
It depends entirely on usage, region and solar panels, so we do not quote a fixed figure. The live table above shows what suppliers actually charge today at an average family usage, updated every night. Enter your own usage and postcode for your personal amount.
Why is my energy bill higher than average?
Usually because of your contract rather than your usage: a standard variable rate, or a deal whose one-off welcome discount has expired. It can also be higher usage from poor insulation, an old heating system, or a heat pump or electric car. Compare on your own usage to see the difference.
How can I lower my energy bill?
The part you control is the supplier: the bare rate, standing charge and welcome discount differ between them, while energy tax and network costs do not. Compare on your own usage, and set a reminder for your contract's end date so you do not roll over onto a higher rate.