How much do the rest of the world pay per month for a family of 4 for municipal rates, electricity and water. We in South Africa pay each month for electricity, water and then a "tax" to the municipality for services ie sewerage, rubbish removal and then property rates for our properties. Other South Africans that live in SA can also answer so that we can compare the different cities.

I will be moving into a new house in Philadelphia near center city (zip code 19130) and am looking to find the cheapest electricity provider. It would also be great if anyone knew a way to compare rates of different providers as the house uses natural gas, water, and electricity. I am a college student so I want to find the cheapest utilities possible. Any adive and hel would be greatly apreciated.

I am looking for a new electricity company. Is there a site where I can compare rates from all the companies as well as other information like how they get their energy?