Electricity Bill Calculator (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh residential tariff (DPDC/DESCO/BPDB) effective June 2026 bill month: 0–50 units at ৳5.32/kWh (lifeline), 51–75 at ৳6.18, 76–200 at ৳8.50, 201–300 at ৳9.10, 301–400 at ৳9.62, 401–600 at ৳15.01, and above 600 at ৳17.35/kWh. Slab billing is cumulative — each band is charged at its own rate. Demand charge ৳42/kVA applies plus 5% VAT. Rates were revised effective June 2026 per DPDC tariff notice.

The calculator estimates energy cost only. Your final bill also includes VAT (5% on energy charge for residential), meter rent (typically BDT 10–40/month depending on meter type), demand charge if applicable, and any arrears or adjustments. DESCO and DPDC bills also sometimes include a service charge. Add roughly 8–12% to the energy estimate for a closer real-world figure.

A 1-ton non-inverter AC draws roughly 1,000–1,200W when the compressor is running. A 1-ton inverter AC varies between 300W and 900W depending on load. In BD summer conditions with a poorly insulated room, assume the compressor runs most of the time — so 5 hours of use on a 1-ton non-inverter AC is realistically 5–6 kWh/day, not 5.

A typical single-door refrigerator in Bangladesh uses 0.8–1.2 kWh/day; a double-door uses 1.2–2.0 kWh/day. In summer when ambient temperature is high, compressors run longer and consumption rises. Keeping the coils clean and the door seal intact makes a noticeable difference.

Yes — residential slab rates are the same across DESCO, DPDC, and BPDB-supplied REB areas. The difference is in fixed charges: meter rent and service charges vary slightly by provider. The energy cost estimate will be accurate; add your specific fixed charges from your bill for the exact total.

It uses DPDC/BERC June 2026 residential LT-A slab rates: 0–50 units at ৳5.32, 51–75 at ৳6.18, 76–200 at ৳8.50, 201–300 at ৳9.10, 301–400 at ৳9.62, 401–600 at ৳15.01, above 600 at ৳17.35/kWh. Billing is cumulative — the first 50 units are always charged at ৳5.32 regardless of total consumption. Only units above each threshold move into the next band.

It gives a reliable energy cost estimate for typical residential use. Accuracy depends on how closely your entered kWh matches actual metered consumption. Differences from your real bill come from VAT, fixed charges, meter rent, and any provider-specific fees — none of which vary with kWh and are not included in the energy estimate.

Air conditioning is by far the largest load — a single 1.5-ton non-inverter AC running 8 hours uses more electricity than all other appliances combined in most households. After AC: water heaters/geysers, refrigerators running continuously, and washing machines on hot cycles. Switching from non-inverter to inverter AC typically cuts AC electricity use by 30–50%.

A 50 kWh EV battery needs roughly 55–58 kWh from the grid due to charger and battery losses (85–92% efficiency typical). At BPDB slab rates, charging a 50 kWh EV from empty puts you firmly into the upper slabs — expect BDT 450–600 per full charge at current rates, depending on your monthly total consumption.

Digital meters show cumulative kWh. To find monthly consumption, note the reading at the start and end of the month and subtract. Prepaid meters (used widely in Dhaka under DESCO) show remaining units — check the display or the recharge receipt for units purchased vs. units used.