Electricity price · 2026-07
Electricity price in Indonesia
A typical household in Indonesia pays about Rp1,444.7 per kWh (≈ $0.082), PLN non-subsidised household tariff R-1/TR 1,300 VA, Triwulan III 2026 (Jul–Sep), unchanged by ESDM decision of 30 Jun 2026. That is 11 of 44 countries from cheapest, 54% 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 | Rp144,470 | $8.16 |
| 250 kWh | Rp361,175 | $20.4 |
| 500 kWh | Rp722,350 | $40.8 |
How Indonesia compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (126% more)
- United Kingdom: $0.359/kWh (340% more)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (453% more)
- India: $0.058/kWh (29% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (9% less)
Nearby in Southeast Asia
Malaysia $0.11 · Vietnam $0.115 · Thailand $0.121 · Philippines $0.24 · Singapore $0.274
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at Rp1,444.7/kWh
- Appliance running cost at Rp1,444.7/kWh
- EV charging cost at Rp1,444.7/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at Rp1,444.7/kWh
Source and confidence
Source-backed · Kementerian ESDM press release on Q3 2026 tariff adjustment; PLN tariff schedule, effective 2026-07. R-1/TR 1,300 VA and 2,200 VA and R-2/TR 3,500–5,500 VA all Rp1,444.70/kWh; R-3/TR ≥6,600 VA Rp1,699.53; subsidised 450 VA Rp415 and 900 VA Rp605. Household supply below 6,600 VA is VAT-exempt, but a regional street-lighting levy (PPJ, 3–10%) is added. Tariff has been held at this level since 2022; PLN page (pln.co.id) renders client-side. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.