Quick answer: This calculator estimates your Pakistan electricity bill from units consumed, applying NEPRA-approved slab tariffs for protected and non-protected domestic consumers, then adding fuel price adjustment, surcharges, duties and taxes. Enter your monthly units to get an estimated total. Treat results as estimates and verify against your DISCO bill.
Last reviewed: September 2026
- Base tariff source: NEPRA S.R.O. No. 279(I)/2026, effective 1 January 2026, applies to all DISCOs (LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, PESCO, HESCO, GEPCO, SEPCO, QESCO, K-Electric).
- Protected consumers (6-month average ≤ 200 units) pay Rs 10.54/unit for the first 100 units — less than half the non-protected rate.
- Highest slab: above 700 units costs Rs 47.69/unit — over 12× the lifeline rate of Rs 3.95.
- Taxes on top: GST 17%, electricity duty 1.5%, plus FPA, financing-cost surcharge, Neelum–Jhelum surcharge, Rs 35 TV fee.
The 200-unit rule: if you use 201 units in a month, you lose protected status and all 201 units are billed at non-protected rates — not just the one unit above 200. That is why 201 units can cost nearly double what 199 units costs: the whole bill jumps from protected rates (Rs 10.54/13.01) to non-protected rates (from Rs 22.44). Staying at or below 200 units for six consecutive months is what keeps — or restores — protected status.
How much is your electricity bill in Pakistan? Enter your monthly units and consumer type below — this free Pakistan electricity bill calculator 2026 uses the official NEPRA slab rates plus standard taxes and surcharges to estimate your total bill instantly.
How to use
- Enter the units shown on your bill (or your meter reading difference).
- Choose your consumer type — Lifeline, Protected, or Non-protected.
- Click Calculate bill to see the slab-wise breakdown, taxes, and estimated total.
Electricity bill formula
Bill = Σ (units in slab × slab rate) + FPA + surcharges + GST 17% + duty 1.5% + TV fee
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Slab rate | NEPRA-notified per-unit price for each consumption bracket. |
| FPA | Fuel Price Adjustment — varies monthly with fuel costs (~Rs 0.48/unit in 2026). |
| FC surcharge | Financing cost surcharge (~Rs 0.43/unit). |
| NJ surcharge | Neelum–Jhelum hydropower surcharge (~Rs 0.10/unit). |
| Protected | Consumers averaging ≤ 200 units/month over the previous 6 months — subsidised rates. |
Worked examples
150 units, Protected
100 × 10.54 = Rs 1,054. 50 × 13.01 = Rs 650.50. Energy = Rs 1,704.50. Add FPA Rs 72, FC Rs 64.50, NJ Rs 15 → Rs 1,856. GST 17% = Rs 315.52, duty 1.5% = Rs 27.84, TV Rs 35. Total ≈ Rs 2,234.
350 units, Non-protected
100 × 22.44 = Rs 2,244. 100 × 28.91 = Rs 2,891. 100 × 33.10 = Rs 3,310. 50 × 37.99 = Rs 1,899.50. Energy = Rs 10,344.50. Add FPA Rs 168, FC Rs 150.50, NJ Rs 35 → Rs 10,698. GST 17% = Rs 1,818.66, duty 1.5% = Rs 160.47, TV Rs 35. Total ≈ Rs 12,712.
NEPRA slab rates 2026 (reference)
| Category | Units | Rs/unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline | 1–50 | 3.95 |
| Lifeline | 51–100 | 7.74 |
| Protected | 1–100 | 10.54 |
| Protected | 101–200 | 13.01 |
| Non-protected | 1–100 | 22.44 |
| Non-protected | 101–200 | 28.91 |
| Non-protected | 201–300 | 33.10 |
| Non-protected | 301–400 | 37.99 |
| Non-protected | 401–500 | 40.22 |
| Non-protected | 501–600 | 41.62 |
| Non-protected | 601–700 | 42.76 |
| Non-protected | 700+ | 47.69 |
Source: NEPRA uniform national tariff decision, effective 1 January 2026 (S.R.O. 279(I)/2026), reported by The Express Tribune, Daily Pakistan, and Pakistan Today.
Frequently asked questions
How is the electricity bill calculated in Pakistan?
Add up each slab separately: units in each slab × that slab's rate. Then add the fuel price adjustment (about Rs 0.48/unit, changes monthly), financing-cost surcharge (~Rs 0.43/unit) and Neelum–Jhelum surcharge (~Rs 0.10/unit), plus 17% GST, 1.5% electricity duty, Rs 35 TV fee and meter rent. Enter your units in the calculator above for the full breakdown.
What happens if I use 201 units instead of 200?
You lose protected status for that month: all 201 units are billed at non-protected rates (from Rs 22.44/unit) instead of protected rates (Rs 10.54/13.01). That is why 201 units can cost nearly double 199 units — the whole bill jumps slabs, not just the extra unit.
Who is a protected consumer?
A domestic consumer whose average monthly consumption over the previous 6 months is 200 units or less. Protected consumers pay subsidised slab rates (Rs 10.54/13.01).
Can I get protected status back?
Yes, but not immediately: you must stay at or below 200 units for six consecutive months. One heavy month — a hot summer with the AC running — can cost you the subsidy for the next six bills.
What is FPA on the bill?
Fuel Price Adjustment — a monthly variable charge reflecting actual fuel costs of power generation. It changes every month per NEPRA determination.
Why is my bill higher than the slab rates suggest?
Slab rates are the base energy charge only. GST (17%), electricity duty (1.5%), FPA, financing-cost and Neelum–Jhelum surcharges, TV fee, and meter rent are added on top.
Sources
- NEPRA — Pakistan's power regulator; approved consumer tariffs
- AEDB — Pakistan's Alternative Energy Development Board
Key takeaways
- Pakistan's 2026 domestic tariff runs from Rs 3.95 to Rs 47.69 per unit across slabs.
- Protected status (≤200 units average) roughly halves the per-unit cost.
- Taxes and surcharges add ~20–25% on top of energy charges.
- Keep usage under 200 units and appliances efficient to stay in the cheaper slabs.
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