How is the electricity bill calculated?
Monthly use is split into bands. Under the well-known residential tariff, the first 6,000 kWh cost 18 halalas per kWh and anything above costs 30 halalas. A fixed monthly fee (meter reading, maintenance and billing) is added based on your breaker size, then 15% VAT.
Example: 2,500 kWh = 2,500 × 0.18 = SAR 450, + SAR 10 fee = 460, + VAT 69 = SAR 529.
Check the current tariff
Tariffs and fees change by official decision, and there are reports of an upcoming price change. That is why every rate in the calculator can be edited: copy the rates from your bill or the Saudi Electricity Company website.
FAQ
Why is my bill higher in summer?
Air conditioning uses most of a home's electricity. Setting the AC to 24°C and cleaning the filters cuts use noticeably.
How do I find my kWh use?
It is on your bill and in the Saudi Electricity app, or subtract the previous meter reading from the current one.
Will this match my bill exactly?
It can differ slightly because of the number of days billed, fee changes, or discounts. Use it to estimate and compare.
Default rates are the well-known residential tariff and may change. Check the current tariff on your bill or the Saudi Electricity Company website.