Electricity price · 2026-03
Electricity price in India
A typical household in India pays about ₹5.5 per kWh (≈ $0.058), Indicative national average domestic energy charge; tariffs are set per state DISCOM with slabs. That is 3 of 44 countries from cheapest, 67% 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 | ₹550 | $5.76 |
| 250 kWh | ₹1,375 | $14.4 |
| 500 kWh | ₹2,750 | $28.8 |
India uses a step (slab) tariff: the first block of units each month is cheaper and later blocks cost more. The figure above is the rate a typical household pays; the marginal price of your next kilowatt-hour can be higher.
How India compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (220% more)
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (523% more)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (684% more)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (29% more)
Nearby in South Asia
Nepal $0.062 · Bangladesh $0.074 · Sri Lanka $0.085 · Pakistan $0.119
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at ₹5.5/kWh
- Appliance running cost at ₹5.5/kWh
- EV charging cost at ₹5.5/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at ₹5.5/kWh
Source and confidence
Approximate · State electricity regulatory commission tariff orders compiled by Desi Utility (March 2026), effective 2026-03. No national tariff exists. Compiled average of state domestic tariffs is ₹5.50/unit; 200–300 unit households range from about ₹1.50 (Tamil Nadu, subsidised) to ₹9 (Karnataka/Mumbai upper slabs). Fixed charges, electricity duty (5–15%) and fuel surcharges are added. Replace with the applicable DISCOM tariff for calculations. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.