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electricity price
The price that must be paid for a certain amount of electrical energy, usually per kilowatt-hour.
Aufgrund der gestiegenen Beschaffungskosten erhöht unser Anbieter den Strompreis.
Due to increased procurement costs, our provider is raising the electricity price.
The word is clearly composed of 'der Strom' (electricity) and 'der Preis' (price). So it literally refers to the price you pay for electrical power.
Der Strompreis wird pro Kilowattstunde berechnet.
The electricity price is calculated per kilowatt-hour.
In connection with 'Strompreis' (electricity price), verbs that express a change are often used. Typical examples are: 'der Strompreis steigt/sinkt' (the electricity price rises/falls) or 'den Strompreis erhöhen/senken' (to raise/lower the electricity price).
Die Regierung plant Maßnahmen, um die Strompreise zu senken.
The government is planning measures to lower electricity prices.
This word is mainly found in news reports, political discussions, and on bills from energy providers. It is a central term in the areas of economics and household expenses.
In den Nachrichten wurde über die Entwicklung der Strompreise berichtet.
The news reported on the development of electricity prices.
electricity costs
'die Stromkosten' and 'der Strompreis' both have to do with money for electrical energy. The electricity price is the price for a certain amount of electricity, for example per kilowatt-hour. The electricity costs are the total amount you have to pay because you have used electricity. Learners may confuse the words because a higher electricity price often leads to higher electricity costs. Remember: 'der Strompreis' is the price per unit; 'die Stromkosten' are the total bill.
Der Strompreis liegt bei diesem Anbieter etwas unter dem Durchschnitt.
This provider's electricity price is slightly below average.
Zu Hause sind unsere Stromkosten gestiegen, weil wir öfter die Heizung benutzt haben.
At home, our electricity costs have risen because we have used the heating more often.