Of the selected European cities shown, the Norwegian capital of Oslo had the most expensive tap water in 2021, averaging 6.69 U.S. dollars per cubic meter. This was followed by Germany's manufacturing hub Stuttgart, where 1,000 liters of tap water cost 5.67 U.S. dollars. Europe has some of the most expensive tap water prices worldwide.
Prices of tap water in selected cities in Europe in 2021
(in U.S. dollars per cubic meter)
Currency conversion correct as of average of conversion rates between 01.08.2021 – 02.08.2021.
Tap Water Price (USD/m³) up to 15m³ per month. 1m³ = 1,000 L
The source adds the following information "The factor displays the billing price per month for 1 m³ of tap water based on the latest effective tariff from the The International Benchmarking Network for Water and Sanitation Utilities (IBNET) database. Each city is represented by one utility provider and their respective rates.
To calculate the monthly price/m³, the following parameters were used:
Service type: Water, or Water and Wastewater where the same price applies for both.
Latest available water tariff (based on consuming up to 15 m³ of water per month).
Additional monthly service charges where applicable.
VAT where applicable."
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Holidu.de. (March 18, 2021). Prices of tap water in selected cities in Europe in 2021 (in U.S. dollars per cubic meter) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1232847/tap-water-prices-in-selected-european-cities/
Holidu.de. "Prices of tap water in selected cities in Europe in 2021 (in U.S. dollars per cubic meter)." Chart. March 18, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1232847/tap-water-prices-in-selected-european-cities/
Holidu.de. (2021). Prices of tap water in selected cities in Europe in 2021 (in U.S. dollars per cubic meter). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1232847/tap-water-prices-in-selected-european-cities/
Holidu.de. "Prices of Tap Water in Selected Cities in Europe in 2021 (in U.S. Dollars per Cubic Meter)." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Mar 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1232847/tap-water-prices-in-selected-european-cities/
Holidu.de, Prices of tap water in selected cities in Europe in 2021 (in U.S. dollars per cubic meter) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1232847/tap-water-prices-in-selected-european-cities/ (last visited November 23, 2024)
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