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Enter the energy you used, your price per kWh and, if your tariff has them, the fixed fee and the tax. You get the total, the part of each, and the all-in price per kWh, which is the best number for comparing tariffs.

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For the period of the bill. From your bill or the difference of two meter readings.
Where do I find this?

The bill shows the consumption in kWh for the billing period.

Or read your meter twice and subtract the first reading from the second. Both readings must be in kWh.

The energy price of your tariff, before the fixed fee.
Where do I find this?

Look for 'price per kWh', 'energy price' or 'Arbeitspreis' in your contract or bill.

If the price is in cents or pence, divide by 100: 32 ct = 0.32.

Standing charge, base fee or Grundpreis for the same period as the kWh.
Where do I find this?

Many tariffs charge a fixed amount per month or day on top of the energy. It is on the bill as 'standing charge', 'base price' or 'Grundpreis'.

Enter the amount for the whole period, not per day: a 10 per month fee for a 2-month bill is 20.

Leave 0 if your prices already include tax.
Where do I find this?

Consumer prices are usually quoted including tax. Only fill this in if your price and fee are net prices, for example 19 for 19 % VAT in Germany.

Only changes the symbol; no exchange rate is applied.

Result

Enter your values to see the result.

Estimated bill
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Energy cost
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Fixed fee
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Tax
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All-in price per kWh
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How it is calculated

  • Energy cost = kWh × price per kWh
  • Bill = (energy cost + fixed fee) × (1 + tax ÷ 100)
  • All-in price per kWh = bill ÷ kWh

Example

300 kWh at 0.30 per kWh is 90.00. With a fixed fee of 12.00 and 19 % tax on top: (90 + 12) × 1.19 = 121.38, an all-in price of 0.405 per kWh.

What this estimate leaves out

Tiered or time-of-day tariffs, network charges that change during the year, discounts and deposits are not included. Your supplier's bill is the final amount.

Written and reviewed by QLines, Cologne · Last reviewed

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my electricity bill?

Multiply the kWh you used by your price per kWh, add the fixed fee of the period, and add tax if your prices are net. This is the same calculation your supplier does for a simple tariff.

What is the all-in price per kWh?

It is the total of the bill divided by the kWh, so it includes the fixed fee and tax. It is the best figure to compare tariffs, because a cheap energy price with a high fixed fee can cost more.

How many kWh does a household use?

It varies a lot with the size of the household, heating and appliances. The best figure is your own: read the consumption on your last annual bill, or the difference of two meter readings.

Where do I find the kWh used?

On your bill, in the consumption section for the billing period. You can also read your meter at the start and end of a period and subtract the first reading from the second.

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