Calculate Your Electricity Bill For Bangladesh?
Enter Cost Per Unit (in Taka) Please input the cost per unit of electricity in your country. This is the rate you are charged for each unit of electricity consumed. It's an important factor in calculating your electricity expenses accurately.
Your Monthly Energy Consumption (in kWh) This indicates the expected amount of electricity you'll use in a month, measured in kWh
1 Month Electricity Bill (approximately)	--
1 Year Electricity Bill (approximately)	--

Note: Your electricity bill can change based on various factors like meter charges, demand charges, VAT tax, and your overall electricity consumption. These factors can impact the total amount you pay, so it's important to be aware of them. Understanding how these components work together can help you manage your energy costs more effectively

Calculating Your Electricity Bill in Bangladesh Made Simple

Understanding how your electricity bill is calculated in Bangladesh is vital to manage your expenses effectively. Here's a straightforward guide to help you calculate your unit cost and total bill:

Step 1: Calculate Your Electricity Consumption

Start by using our Energy Calculator to determine your electricity consumption, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Let's illustrate this with an example of 198 kWh for this guide.

Step 2: Know the Price Tiers

On February 29, 2024, Bangladesh implemented new tiered pricing system based on your monthly consumption. Here are the standard rates for Household:

0-50 units = 4.63 Taka/kWh ^* (Palli Bidyut)
0-75 units = 5.26 Taka/kWh
76-200 units = 7.20 Taka/kWh
201-300 units = 7.59 Taka/kWh
301-400 units = 8.02 Taka/kWh
401-600 units = 12.67 Taka/kWh
Above 600 units = 14.61 Taka/kWh

Step 3: Calculate Your Bill

Determine the range(s) your total units fall into. For 198 kWh, it falls into two ranges:

1-75 units = 75 units
76-198 units = 122 units

Calculate the cost for each range by multiplying your units by the respective rate:

Cost for 1-75 units: 75 units * 5.26 Taka/kWh = 394.50 Taka
Cost for 76-198 units: 122 units * 7.20 Taka/kWh = 878.40 Taka

Add up the costs for all ranges to get your Energy Cost:

Energy Cost = 394.50 Taka + 878.40 Taka = 1272.90 Taka

Step 4: Include Extra Charges

Your bill may also include additional charges like service fees, demand charges, VAT, and meter rent. These are added to the Energy Cost.

Demand Charge: Another fixed monthly fee (e.g., TK 42 for 1 Kwh).
VAT (Value Added Tax): Usually a percentage of the total bill (e.g., 5%).
Meter Rent: Monthly, the cost of renting your single phase electricity meter (e.g., TK 40).
0.5% Rebate: A 0.5% discount on the energy cost.

Calculate VAT Amount:

Calculate the vat amount based on the Energy Cost for your electricity usage (as calculated in the previous steps).

VAT Amount = Energy Cost * VAT Rate
VAT Amount = 1272.90 Taka * 5%
VAT Amount ≈ 63.65 Taka (approximately)

Calculate Rebate (0.5%) Amount:

Calculate the 0.5% rebate based on the energy cost (before VAT is added)

0.5% Rebate Amount = Energy Cost * 0.5%
0.5% Rebate Amount ≈ 6.36 Taka (approximately)

Step 5: Find Your Total Bill After VAT and Rebate

To find your total electricity bill after applying VAT and the 0.5% rebate, follow these steps:

Total Bill After VAT and Rebate = Energy Cost + Demand Charge + VAT Amount + Meter Rent - 0.5% Rebate Amount
Total Bill After VAT and Rebate ≈ 1272.90 Taka + 42 Taka + 63.65 Taka + 40 Taka - 6.36 Taka
Total Bill After VAT and Rebate ≈ 1412.19 Taka (approximately)

So, with VAT and the 0.5% rebate applied, your estimated electricity bill for this month, including all additional charges, is approximately 1412.19 Taka. This calculation takes into account unit costs, all relevant fees, VAT, and the rebate.