⚡ 500 Units Electricity Bill in West Bengal
WBSEDCL (West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company) - current slab rates, 2026
Bill for 500 units a month
₹4,046
Average ₹8.09 per unit; your last units cost ₹9.22 each.
How the 500-unit bill adds up
| Slab (units per month) | Units | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-34 | 34 | ₹5.04 | ₹171 |
| 35-60 | 26 | ₹6.33 | ₹165 |
| 61-100 | 40 | ₹7.12 | ₹285 |
| 101-200 | 100 | ₹7.52 | ₹752 |
| 201-300 | 100 | ₹7.69 | ₹769 |
| Above 300 | 200 | ₹9.22 | ₹1,844 |
| Fixed charge (fixed charge for a 2 kW connection) | ₹60 | ||
| Total (before electricity duty) | ₹4,046 | ||
Source: WBSEDCL gist of WBERC Tariff Order dated 20 Mar 2025 (FY 2025-26, in force till further order), Rate A(DM-U) Domestic Urban. Last verified 2026-11-08. Estimate only; check your latest WBSEDCL bill.
What a little more or less would cost
| Units per month | Bill | Avg. per unit |
|---|---|---|
| 400 units | ₹3,124 | ₹7.81 |
| 450 units | ₹3,585 | ₹7.97 |
| 500 units (this page) | ₹4,046 | ₹8.09 |
| 550 units | ₹4,507 | ₹8.19 |
| 600 units | ₹4,968 | ₹8.28 |
Cutting back to 300 units would bring the bill down to ₹1,938, saving ₹2,108 a month. Above 600 units the next slab starts and each extra unit costs more. Watch the 300-unit line: at 300 units the bill is ₹1,938, but at 301 units it becomes ₹2,211 because the extra free units stop.
Try your own units (West Bengal, monthly)
WBSEDCL: WBSEDCL gist of WBERC Tariff Order dated 20 Mar 2025 (FY 2025-26, in force till further order), Rate A(DM-U) Domestic Urban. Last verified 2026-11-08. Slabs are notified per quarter; this calculator converts them to a monthly bill.
Homes using up to 300 units a month automatically get the state government subsidy, which is already included in the bills shown here. Above 300 units a month the full tariff applies.
Estimated Monthly Bill
₹4,248
500 units - Avg ₹8.50/unit
Bill breakdown
Monthly bill
₹4,248
Quarterly
₹12,744
Annual estimate
₹50,976
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
Estimate for a domestic connection. Fuel adjustment charges, electricity duty and other state levies change often and vary by state, so your actual bill can differ. Check your DISCOM website or latest electricity bill for exact rates.
500 units a month: West Bengal vs other states
| 🏙️ Delhi | ₹2,190 |
| 🔆 Gujarat | ₹2,265 |
| 🔌 Karnataka | ₹3,200 |
| ⚡ Uttar Pradesh | ₹3,245 |
| 💡 Tamil Nadu | ₹3,435 |
| ☀️ Rajasthan | ₹3,788 |
| ⚡ West Bengal | ₹4,046 |
| ⚡ Maharashtra | ₹6,492 |
Monthly bill for the same usage at each state's current domestic tariff, before electricity duty, fuel adjustment charges and any opt-in subsidy.
FAQs - 500 units electricity bill in West Bengal
How much is the electricity bill for 500 units in West Bengal?▾
Using 500 units a month in West Bengal costs about ₹4,046 at current WBSEDCL rates, including the fixed charge (fixed charge for a 2 kW connection) but before electricity duty.
How is the 500-unit bill calculated?▾
Slabs are charged one band at a time: 34 units at ₹5.04 = ₹171, 26 units at ₹6.33 = ₹165, 40 units at ₹7.12 = ₹285, 100 units at ₹7.52 = ₹752, 100 units at ₹7.69 = ₹769, 200 units at ₹9.22 = ₹1,844. Then the fixed charge of ₹60 is added, for a total of ₹4,046.
What is the per unit cost at 500 units in West Bengal?▾
At 500 units the average works out to ₹8.09 per unit including the fixed charge, while your last units are charged at ₹9.22 per unit. The average rises as usage moves into higher slabs.
How much more does it cost to use 50 more units?▾
Going from 500 to 550 units raises the bill from ₹4,046 to ₹4,507, an extra ₹461.
What happens if I use more than 300 units a month?▾
Homes using up to 300 units a month automatically get the state government subsidy, which is already included in the bills shown here. Above 300 units a month the full tariff applies. At exactly 300 units the bill is ₹1,938; at 301 units it jumps to ₹2,211, so staying at or under 300 units saves ₹273.
Which charges are not included in this 500-unit bill?▾
Electricity duty and state taxes are not included, and neither are fuel or power purchase adjustment charges that change every quarter. Your actual bill can be somewhat higher than the figure shown here.
Is a 500-unit bill cheaper in other states?▾
For the same 500 units a month, the bill ranges from ₹2,190 in Delhi to ₹6,492 in Maharashtra across the states we cover, because each state sets its own slabs, fixed charges and subsidies.