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Electricity Bill Calculator — Saudi Arabia (SEC)
Estimate your monthly SEC electricity bill using the residential tariff slabs. No VAT applies to residential electricity in KSA.
How is this calculated?
Tier 1: 0.18 SAR/kWh for the first 6,000 kWh. Tier 2: 0.30 SAR/kWh for usage above 6,000 kWh. Total = Tier1 + Tier2 + fixed fee. Residential electricity is not subject to 15% VAT.
Notes
- Commercial and governmental accounts are subject to 15% VAT — this calculator is for residential only.
- Source: Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) — Tariff
- These calculators are for informational purposes only and are not financial, tax, legal, or professional advice. Verify the result with an official source or qualified advisor.
This calculator estimates your monthly residential electricity bill in Saudi Arabia using the official SEC (Saudi Electricity Company) tariff slabs. Residential electricity in KSA is not subject to the 15% VAT, so the result you see is the final amount you would be billed. Commercial and governmental accounts are out of scope for this calculator.
How to use this calculator
- 1 Enter your monthly consumption in kWh. Your bill or the SEC app is the most accurate source.
- 2 Confirm or adjust the fixed monthly meter fee (default applies to most residential accounts).
- 3 See the tier-by-tier breakdown: Tier 1 (0–6,000 kWh @ 0.18 SAR/kWh), Tier 2 (above 6,000 @ 0.30 SAR/kWh), fixed fee, and the total.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 kWh in Saudi Arabia in 2026?
The residential Tier 1 rate is 0.18 SAR per kWh (1–6,000 kWh per month). Tier 2 above 6,000 kWh is 0.30 SAR per kWh. Residential electricity in Saudi Arabia is not subject to 15% VAT.
What is the SEC residential tariff?
SEC residential tariff is two-tier: 0.18 SAR/kWh for the first 6,000 kWh in a billing month, and 0.30 SAR/kWh for usage above 6,000 kWh. A fixed monthly meter fee is added on top. VAT does not apply to residential electricity.
Is electricity subject to VAT in Saudi Arabia?
No. Residential electricity consumption is exempt from VAT in Saudi Arabia. Commercial, industrial, and governmental accounts are subject to 15% VAT — use a commercial calculator for those.
How is the electricity bill calculated in KSA?
Bill = (Tier 1 kWh × 0.18) + (Tier 2 kWh × 0.30) + fixed meter fee. For example: 4,000 kWh in a month = 4,000 × 0.18 + fixed fee = 720 SAR + fee.
What is the fixed meter fee in Saudi Arabia?
The fixed monthly meter fee depends on the meter type and amp rating, typically ranging from a few SAR (small apartments) to 30+ SAR for larger homes. The SEC app shows the exact fee for your account.