Electricity price · 2026-03
Electricity price in Chile
A typical household in Chile pays about CL$226.59 per kWh (≈ $0.248), Enel Distribución (Santiago) BT1a, overhead network (BT_AA), residential equity tranche T1 (≤200 kWh/month average), per-kWh charges incl. 19% IVA. That is 29 of 44 countries from cheapest, 41% above the world median of $0.176.
What a monthly bill looks like
Energy charges only, before fixed charges; the rate includes 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 | CL$22,659 | $24.81 |
| 250 kWh | CL$56,647.5 | $62.03 |
| 500 kWh | CL$113,295 | $124.05 |
How Chile compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (26% less)
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (45% more)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (82% more)
- India: $0.058/kWh (77% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (70% less)
Nearby in Latin America
Argentina $0.076 · Mexico $0.081 · Brazil $0.153
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at CL$226.59/kWh
- Appliance running cost at CL$226.59/kWh
- EV charging cost at CL$226.59/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at CL$226.59/kWh
Source and confidence
Source-backed · Enel Distribución Chile, Tarifas de Suministro Eléctrico Decreto 24T/5T, March 2026, effective 2026-03. Components (CLP/kWh, net): energía 131.039 + potencia 26.029 + distribución 19.212 + transporte 13.415 = 189.70 (225.74 with IVA) + servicio público 0.855 (no IVA) = 226.59. Fixed charge CL$709.54/month incl. IVA. FET surcharges apply above 350 kWh/month; higher tranches T2–T6 pay slightly more. A further average increase of about 4.9% was reported from July 2026. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.