How to Calculate Your Electricity Bill in Saudi Arabia (2027 Formula + Examples)
Quick answer: From 2027, a Saudi electricity bill = consumption tariff (kWh × price per slab) + fixed tariff (by breaker capacity, × days ÷ 30) + 15% VAT. For a home: up to 6,000 kWh costs 21 halalas each, above that 33 halalas, and the fixed tariff is 70 to 100 SAR a month.
The bill in 4 steps
- Find your kWh: current meter reading − previous reading (both are on the bill).
- Consumption tariff: first 6,000 kWh × 21 halalas, the rest × 33 halalas (homes). Divide halalas by 100 for riyals.
- Fixed tariff: 70, 80, 90 or 100 SAR a month for homes by breaker capacity. If the bill is not 30 days: fixed tariff × days ÷ 30.
- Add 15% VAT to the total of steps 2 and 3.
Worked example: 1,500 kWh home
| Step | Calculation | Amount (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption tariff | 1,500 × 0.21 | 315.00 |
| Fixed tariff (20 to under 100 A, 30 days) | 70 × 30 ÷ 30 | 70.00 |
| Before VAT | 315 + 70 | 385.00 |
| VAT 15% | 385 × 0.15 | 57.75 |
| Total | 442.75 |
Example above 6,000 kWh (a big house in summer)
| Step | Calculation | Amount (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| First 6,000 kWh | 6,000 × 0.21 | 1,260.00 |
| Next 2,000 kWh | 2,000 × 0.33 | 660.00 |
| Fixed tariff (100 to under 200 A) | 80 | 80.00 |
| VAT 15% | 2,000 × 0.15 | 300.00 |
| Total for 8,000 kWh | 2,300.00 |
How to read your meter
- The meter screen shows the total kWh used since it was installed.
- Write the number down today and again in 30 days. The difference is your monthly kWh.
- Your bill shows the previous and current readings and the bill days.
How much does an AC or fridge use?
kWh = power in watts × hours of use ÷ 1,000. Example: an air conditioner drawing about 2,000 watts for 8 hours a day for 30 days = 2,000 × 8 × 30 ÷ 1,000 = 480 kWh, which is about 100.80 SAR a month at 21 halalas (before VAT). Real use depends on the model, its efficiency rating and the outside heat, so treat this as a rough guide.
See the full 2027 tariff table for shops, farms and other sectors, or check your bill by account number.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the Saudi electricity bill calculated?
kWh × slab price + fixed tariff by breaker capacity, then 15% VAT on the total.
How do I calculate kWh from my meter?
Subtract the previous reading from the current reading. The difference is the kWh used in that period.
How is the fixed tariff calculated for a 33-day bill?
Fixed tariff × 33 ÷ 30. For a home with a 70 SAR fixed tariff that is 77 SAR.
How many kWh does an AC use per month?
Power in watts × hours a day × days ÷ 1,000. A 2,000 W unit for 8 hours a day uses about 480 kWh a month.
Is VAT added to the fixed tariff too?
Yes. VAT of 15% is added to the whole bill: consumption tariff plus fixed tariff.
Official sources
This guide explains the general rules. It is not legal advice.