Ethereum vs Celo fees: Celo is 34.2× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 4 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | Celo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | CELO |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | $0.00043 |
| Token transfer | $0.046 | $0.0013 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.127 | $0.0037 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | $0.0013 – $0.0013 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Celo is 34.2× cheaper than Ethereum right now ($0.0013 vs $0.046), and cheaper for 4 of the 4 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDT costs $0.046 on Ethereum vs $0.0013 on Celo — Celo wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and CELO on Celo.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~1 s on Celo.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs Celo
| Asset | Ethereum | Celo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT | $0.046 | $0.0013 | Celo |
| USDC | $0.046 | $0.0013 | Celo |
| LINK | $0.046 | $0.0013 | Celo |
| SUSHI | $0.046 | $0.0013 | Celo |
Transfer to an address that already holds the asset. New holders can cost more (Solana token-account rent, extra TRON energy). Exchange withdrawal fees are separate.
FAQ
Is Ethereum cheaper than Celo?
For a token transfer, Celo is currently 34.2× cheaper ($0.0013 vs $0.046). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to Celo directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and Celo requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · Celo gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.