Electricity price · 2026-07
Electricity price in Brazil
A typical household in Brazil pays about R$0.789 per kWh (≈ $0.153), Enel Distribuição São Paulo, Grupo B1 residencial convencional (TUSD 472.42 + TE 316.96 R$/MWh), sem tributos. That is 19 of 44 countries from cheapest, 13% below the world median of $0.176.
What a monthly bill looks like
Energy charges only, before fixed charges and taxes. Multiply your monthly kWh by the rate, or use a calculator below with the rate pre-filled.
| Monthly usage | Local currency | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | R$78.94 | $15.31 |
| 250 kWh | R$197.35 | $38.28 |
| 500 kWh | R$394.69 | $76.55 |
How Brazil compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (20% more)
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (134% more)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (195% more)
- India: $0.058/kWh (62% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (52% less)
Nearby in Latin America
Argentina $0.076 · Mexico $0.081 · Chile $0.248
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at R$0.789/kWh
- Appliance running cost at R$0.789/kWh
- EV charging cost at R$0.789/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at R$0.789/kWh
Source and confidence
Source-backed · ANEEL Resolução Homologatória nº 3.596/2026 (effective 4 Jul 2026), published by Enel São Paulo, effective 2026-07. São Paulo used as proxy; ANEEL ranking shows distributors from about R$0.41 to R$1.47/kWh. ICMS (18% in SP), PIS/COFINS, municipal lighting fee and tariff-flag surcharges typically add 25–35%, giving roughly R$1.00–1.05/kWh all-in. Low-income Tarifa Social receives discounts. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.