Interactive calculator • updated June 2026

Electricity cost calculator

Use kWh consumption and a price per kWh to estimate monthly and annual electricity cost before comparing apartments or providers.

Electricity cost calculator dashboard
A planning tool for housing costs beyond advertised rent.
Reviewed: June 2026Planning estimateProvider-specific bills vary
Free planning calculator

Enter your household numbers

Use the selected country currency. The result is not an official tariff quote and should be checked against your contract, provider and meter readings.

Monthly cost
Annual cost
10% lower use

Leave price as 0 to use PayMap's planning default for the selected country.

Common mistake

Many people compare only the rent number. The better comparison is rent plus electricity, heating, water, internet, building fees and expected seasonal reserve.

Next step

After you estimate bills, check whether the full housing cost still fits your salary and monthly budget.

Run affordability check

FAQ

No. Use it as an early planning estimate, then check the provider tariff, landlord information, meter readings and building-specific charges.

Enter only the extra costs you pay separately. If the landlord charges an advance, use the advance as a fixed home cost and keep a settlement buffer.

Energy prices depend on wholesale markets, taxes, network costs, regulated elements, provider tariffs and building consumption patterns.

Official data and verification

Use the calculator as a planning estimate and verify current figures, definitions and rules with official statistics before making a financial decision.