Electricity Bill Calculator
Estimate your monthly electricity bill for any Indian state with slab-wise tariff breakdown. Add appliances or enter units directly.
Tariff data is approximate for 2024–25 domestic single-phase connections. Actual bills may include additional surcharges, subsidies, or time-of-use pricing. Check your DISCOM website for exact rates.
Tips to reduce your electricity bill
LED bulbs use 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 25× longer. Replacing 10 bulbs of 60W each with 9W LEDs saves about 500 units per year.
A 5-star rated AC uses 30–40% less electricity than a 3-star model. The higher upfront cost is typically recovered in 2–3 years through bill savings.
Run heavy appliances like washing machines and dishwashers at night. Some states offer time-of-use tariffs with lower rates during off-peak hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kWh (unit) of electricity?
One kilowatt-hour (kWh) = 1 unit of electricity = running a 1000W appliance for 1 hour, or a 100W bulb for 10 hours. Your electricity meter counts units consumed. Monthly bills are calculated based on total units for the billing cycle.
What are electricity slabs in India?
Indian electricity tariffs use a slab system — you pay a lower rate for the first X units and progressively higher rates as consumption increases. This subsidises lower-income households who consume less, while higher consumers pay more per unit.
Why is my bill different from the calculator estimate?
Actual bills include additional charges: electricity duty (state tax), fuel adjustment charge (FAC), meter rent, wheeling charges, and sometimes a fixed charge based on sanctioned load. These can add 10–30% over the base energy charge.
How can I check my state's exact tariff?
Each state's DISCOM (distribution company) publishes tariff orders. Search for "[your state] DISCOM tariff order 2024" or visit the electricity regulatory commission website for your state (e.g., MERC for Maharashtra, DERC for Delhi).
What is the average electricity consumption for a 2BHK?
A typical urban 2BHK in India with 1 AC, refrigerator, washing machine, TV, and LED lighting consumes 200–400 units per month depending on AC usage, city, and season. Summer bills are typically 2–3× higher than winter bills.