The tariffs behind this calculator
| Where | Electricity, homes | Other charges |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (SEC) | 18 halalas per kWh up to 6,000 kWh; 30 halalas above | Meter fee 10 to 30 SAR; VAT 15% |
| Dubai (DEWA) | 23, 28, 32 and 38 fils per kWh in steps of 2,000 kWh; fuel surcharge 6 fils | Water by m³, meter charges, VAT 5%, sewerage and the 5% housing fee |
| Abu Dhabi and Al Ain (TAQA) | Expats: 26.8 fils within the daily allowance (20 kWh a day for an apartment, 200 for a villa), 30.5 fils above. UAE nationals: 6.7 and 7.5 fils | Water 7.84 / 10.41 AED per m³ for expats; municipality fee 3% of rent |
| Sharjah (SEWA) | 23, 28, 32 and 38 fils per kWh in steps of 2,000 kWh; surcharge 6 fils | Water by the gallon, sewerage, VAT 5% |
| Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, RAK, Fujairah (Etihad WE) | Expats: 23, 28, 32 and 38 fils plus 5 fils surcharge. UAE nationals: 7.5 fils | Water by m³, VAT 5% |
| Kuwait | Rented apartments: 5, 10 and 15 fils per kWh (steps at 1,000 and 2,000 kWh). Private houses: 2 fils | Water 2 to 4 KD per 1,000 gallons |
| Qatar (Kahramaa) | 8, 9 and 10 dirhams per kWh up to 6,000 kWh, rising for higher use | Water 4.40 QAR per m³ and up |
| Oman | Omani main home: 14, 18 and 32 baisa. Expats and other accounts: 22, 26 and 32 baisa (steps at 4,000 and 6,000 kWh) | VAT 5% |
| Bahrain (EWA) | Non-Bahraini: 32 fils per kWh. Bahraini, one home: 3, 9, 16 and 32 fils | Water 775 fils per m³ for non-Bahraini accounts |
| Egypt | 68 to 274 piasters per kWh in seven steps. Above 650 kWh, every kWh is charged at the higher rate | Customer service charge 3 to 100 EGP |
| Jordan | Jordanian family, one meter: 50, 100 and 200 fils (steps at 300 and 600 kWh). Others: 120 fils, 150 above 1,000 kWh | A discount of 2 to 2.5 JD on subsidised bills |
In most places each step's rate applies only to the units inside it, so using more moves only the extra units to the higher rate. Egypt is different: once you pass 650 kWh, the whole month is charged at the higher rate, so the bill jumps.
Examples
Saudi Arabia, 7,000 kWh in a summer month, 70 A breaker
Your bill is about 1,598.50 SAR.
Dubai, 1,500 kWh, no water or housing fee
Your bill is about 462 AED.
Egypt, 300 kWh
The first 200 kWh at 115 piasters and the next 100 at 173 make 403 EGP, plus a 20 EGP service charge: 423 EGP.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my summer bill so much higher?
Air conditioning can triple your use, and the higher steps cost more per kWh. In Saudi Arabia every kWh above 6,000 costs 30 halalas instead of 18.
Do expats pay a different rate?
In Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Sharjah and Qatar the home tariff is the same for everyone in the calculator. In Abu Dhabi, the northern emirates, Oman and Bahrain, citizens pay less for their main home. In Kuwait the rate depends on the building: rented apartments pay more than private houses.
Why does my Egyptian bill jump above 650 kWh?
Above 650 kWh Egypt charges every kWh of the month at 241 piasters, and above 1,000 kWh at 274. Keeping use just under 650 kWh can save a lot.
What is the housing or municipality fee on my bill?
In Dubai it is 5% of your annual rent and in Abu Dhabi 3%, paid monthly through the utility bill by tenants.
How do I read my meter?
Write down the number on the meter, and again a month later. The difference is your use in kWh.
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Last reviewed: October 2026. Tariffs and surcharges change; your bill from the company is the reference. Qatar above 6,000 kWh and Sharjah sewerage are approximate. This calculator is an estimate.
This page was translated from Arabic. If something is unclear or wrong, please tell us.