Electricity Bill Calculator
Enter your kWh consumption and unit price to see your monthly electricity bill including VAT.
How Is Electricity Consumption (kWh) and Bill Calculated?
An electricity bill consists of four main items: energy charge, distribution charge, municipal consumption tax and VAT. The distribution charge can be higher than the energy charge. A calculation based only on the energy price per kWh badly underestimates the real bill.
Formula: (kWh × unit energy price) + (kWh × distribution charge) = subtotal. Energy charge × municipal tax rate = municipal tax (the distribution charge is not part of the base). (Subtotal + municipal tax) × VAT rate = VAT. Amount payable = subtotal + municipal tax + VAT.
Example Scenario (250 kWh/month)
An example monthly bill for a home using 250 kWh, with the calculator's default values (3.80 TL/kWh energy, 1.20 TL/kWh distribution, 10% VAT). The prices are examples; enter the unit prices from your own bill. The VAT rate for residential subscribers in Turkey is 10%.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly consumption | 200 kWh |
| Unit energy price | 0.4941 TL/kWh |
| Energy charge | 98.82 TL |
| Distribution charge (2.4249 TL/kWh) | 484.98 TL |
| Subtotal | 583.80 TL |
| Municipal tax (5%, on the energy charge only) | 4.94 TL |
| VAT (10%) | 58.87 TL |
| Amount payable | 647.61 TL |
| Average daily cost | ≈ 21.59 TL |
Monthly Electricity Consumption of Home Appliances
Knowing how much each appliance adds to your bill helps you decide where to save first. The values below reflect average use.
| Appliance | Power | Usage/Month | kWh/Month | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (A-class) | ~150 W | 720 hrs | ~108 kWh | Runs continuously |
| Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU) | ~1,200 W | 8h × 30 days | ~288 kWh | Seasonal use |
| Washing Machine | ~2,000 W | 1h × 8 cycles | ~16 kWh | 60°C programme |
| Dishwasher | ~1,800 W | 1h × 8 cycles | ~14 kWh | Standard programme |
| Electric Oven | ~2,500 W | 1h × 15 uses | ~38 kWh | Average usage |
| TV (LED 50") | ~100 W | 5h × 30 days | ~15 kWh | Excluding standby |
| Laptop / PC | ~60 W | 6h × 30 days | ~11 kWh | Laptop average |
| LED Bulb (9 W) | 9 W | 6h × 30 days | ~1.6 kWh | Per room |
What Is the Difference Between Single-Rate and Time-of-Use Tariffs?
On a single-rate tariff (TT) the unit price is fixed 24/7, so you pay the same TL/kWh at any hour. On a time-of-use tariff (TOU) the day is split into three periods:
T1 (Daytime)
06:00–17:00
NormalT2 (Peak)
17:00–22:00
Most ExpensiveT3 (Night)
22:00–06:00
CheapestThe T3 (night) rate can be 40–50% below the T1 rate, so running high-power appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers at night lowers your bill noticeably. To switch to a time-of-use tariff, contact your distribution company's customer service.
Practical Electricity Saving Tips to Lower Your Bill
Run the washing machine and dishwasher between 22:00 and 06:00; on a time-of-use tariff the unit price in these hours is 40–50% lower.
Set the air conditioner to 24–26°C. Each 1°C lower raises energy use by about 6–8%.
Switch all bulbs to LED. They use 5–8× less energy than traditional bulbs and last 10× longer.
Don't leave devices such as TVs, chargers and set-top boxes on standby. Standby devices can account for 5–10% of your annual bill.
Keep the fridge at least 5 cm away from walls and away from heat sources. Check door seals regularly.
Switch to a time-of-use tariff. Households with high night-time electricity use can save 15–25% on their annual bill.