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Western Cape Electricity Bill Calculator

Pick your provider, enter your kWh and get an estimated monthly bill based on average residential rates in Western Cape.

Western Cape average electricity rate

322.0c / kWh

ProviderAvg. residential rate1,000 kWh (incl. VAT)
Eskom322.0cR3,703
City of Cape Town430.0cR4,945
Stellenbosch390.0cR4,485
Drakenstein390.0cR4,485
George390.0cR4,485
Knysna390.0cR4,485

Source: NERSA-approved tariff data (2026/27). Check your electricity provider’s current tariff schedule for exact prices.

How it is calculated

Bill ≈ kWh used × your average residential rate + monthly fixed charge, plus 15% VAT. Real bills can add network and service charges, inclining block tariffs, time-of-use pricing and municipal levies. Prepaid meters charge per unit (kWh) instead of a monthly bill.

Results are estimates for planning, not bills or professional advice. For generator or inverter hookups use a changeover switch installed by a registered electrician with a certificate of compliance (CoC).

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