Electricity prices: Are you paying too much for your electricity?

Many households could save several hundred euros a year by using a different electricity provider. Our interactive map shows where the differences are greatest.

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Thuringians take note: checking electricity tariffs is worth it! Verivox data shows: Savings of up to 48 percent possible. Basic services are expensive, especially in Thuringia – potential for switching is high. Experts advise: Compare tariffs, don’t just pay attention to the price. Changing can be worthwhile, even in uncertain times.

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If you live in Thuringia, you should check your electricity contract. You can most likely save on your electricity tariff, up to 48 percent per year depending on your zip code. This is shown by an analysis of data from the consumer portal Verivox, which is available exclusively to ZEIT.

An average four-person household with an annual consumption of 4,000 kilowatt hours in Leutenberg in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district currently pays 1,743 euros per year. According to the comparison portal, the cheapest offer available is currently only 914 euros for the same household size. It’s similar in Bad Liebenstein: you could do it there too households With four people you can save around 40 percent of your electricity costs. According to Verivox, most households with four people in more than half of all postcode areas can save more than 150 euros a year by switching electricity tariffs. You can see how great the savings potential is in your zip code area in our interactive map.