🔌 Karnataka Electricity Bill Calculator
BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company) - Current slab tariff rates
First 30 units free for BPL households
| Consumption range | Rate per unit |
|---|---|
| 0-30 units | Free (BPL) |
| 31-100 units | Rs. 4.90/unit |
| 101-200 units | Rs. 6.80/unit |
| 201-500 units | Rs. 7.95/unit |
| 500+ units | Rs. 8.50/unit |
| Fixed charge | Rs. 50/month |
100 units
Rs. 380
approx/month
200 units
Rs. 1,000
approx/month
300 units
Rs. 1,840
approx/month
500 units
Rs. 3,430
approx/month
Calculate your Karnataka electricity bill
BESCOM - First 30 units free (BPL households). Rates effective Apr 2024.
Estimated Monthly Bill
₹1,127
200 units - Avg ₹5.63/unit
Bill breakdown
Monthly bill
₹1,127
Quarterly
₹3,381
Annual estimate
₹13,524
Tips to reduce your bill
- - Switch to 5-star BEE-rated appliances - they use 30-50% less electricity
- - Use LED bulbs (7W LED = 60W incandescent in brightness)
- - Set AC to 24-26 degrees C - each degree below 24 increases consumption ~6%
- - Avoid peak hours (6-10 PM) if your DISCOM has time-of-use tariffs
- - A 1kW solar rooftop panel generates ~100-120 units/month in India
Rates are approximate and may vary by consumer category, load sanctioned, and recent tariff orders. Check your DISCOM website or latest electricity bill for exact rates. Electricity duty and other levies vary by state.
Karnataka Electricity - Key Facts
- -BESCOM serves Bangalore and 5 surrounding districts - over 80 lakh consumers
- -BPL (Below Poverty Line) households get first 30 units free
- -BESCOM has one of the highest per-unit rates in India beyond 200 units
- -Solar net metering available - export rate is approximately Rs. 3.50/unit
- -Smart prepaid meters being rolled out in Bangalore from 2024
- -Average Bangalore household uses 150-250 units/month
Karnataka electricity bill by units consumed
| Units/month | Energy charge | Approx. total bill |
|---|---|---|
| 50 units | ₹98 | ₹148 |
| 100 units | ₹343 | ₹393 |
| 150 units | ₹683 | ₹733 |
| 200 units | ₹1,023 | ₹1,073 |
| 250 units (typical) | ₹1,421 | ₹1,471 |
| 300 units | ₹1,818 | ₹1,868 |
| 400 units | ₹2,613 | ₹2,663 |
| 500 units | ₹3,408 | ₹3,458 |
Computed from BESCOM slab rates plus the Rs. 50/month fixed charge. Approximate — before electricity duty. A typical 250-unit household pays about ₹1,471/month, or ₹17,646 a year.
What each appliance costs to run in Karnataka
| Appliance | Units/month | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5-ton AC (~6 hrs/day, summer) | 270 | ₹2,147 |
| Refrigerator (double-door) (running 24×7) | 55 | ₹437 |
| Geyser (2 kW) (~45 min/day) | 45 | ₹358 |
| Ceiling fan (×3) (~10 hrs/day) | 60 | ₹477 |
| Washing machine (~5 loads/week) | 20 | ₹159 |
| LED TV + set-top box (~5 hrs/day) | 25 | ₹199 |
Costed at Karnataka's marginal rate of ₹7.95/unit — the slab most households top out in. Cooling and water heating dominate the bill, so those are where efficiency upgrades pay back fastest.
FAQs - Karnataka Electricity Bill
What are the current electricity tariff slabs in Karnataka?▾
Karnataka (BESCOM) residential tariff: 0-30 units: Free (BPL), 31-100 units: Rs. 4.90/unit, 101-200 units: Rs. 6.80/unit, 201-500 units: Rs. 7.95/unit, 500+ units: Rs. 8.50/unit. Fixed charge: Rs. 50/month. Note: First 30 units free for BPL households.
What is a typical monthly electricity bill in Karnataka?▾
In Karnataka, a typical household using 250 units/month pays about ₹1,471. A smaller 2BHK using ~150 units costs roughly ₹733, while a larger 3BHK using ~350 units runs about ₹2,266. Over a year, 250 units/month adds up to about ₹17,646. These are estimates before any electricity duty.
How much does it cost to run a 1.5-ton AC in Karnataka?▾
A 1.5-ton AC run about 6 hours a day draws roughly 270 units a month. At Karnataka's marginal rate of ₹7.95/unit (the slab most households top out in), that adds about ₹2,147 to your monthly bill. Using a 5-star inverter AC and setting it to 26°C can cut this by 20–30%.
How do I calculate my electricity bill in Karnataka?▾
Apply the slab rates progressively — each rate covers only the units within that band, not all units. Then add the fixed charge of Rs. 50/month, plus electricity duty (usually 5–6%). The calculator above does this automatically for your exact units.
How can I reduce my electricity bill in Karnataka?▾
The biggest levers in Karnataka are cooling and water heating. Move to 5-star inverter appliances, set the AC to 26°C, use a timer on the geyser, and switch to LED lighting. Because first 30 units free for bpl households, staying under the free/subsidised slab makes a big difference. Keeping monthly usage under the next slab threshold avoids the steep higher-slab rates.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Karnataka?▾
For higher-consumption homes in Karnataka, rooftop solar usually pays back in 4–6 years because it offsets units billed at the highest slab rate (₹7.95/unit here). Solar net metering available - export rate is approximately Rs. 3.50/unit. The PM Surya Ghar scheme also offers a central subsidy on residential rooftop solar.
Who is the electricity provider in Karnataka?▾
Karnataka electricity is distributed by BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company). BESCOM serves Bangalore and 5 surrounding districts - over 80 lakh consumers