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Electricity Rates by Province

Average residential electricity prices by province, based on published Eskom and municipal tariffs and NERSA-approved increases.

Average of provinces listed: 322.0c per kWh

Province Avg. rate 500 kWh / month 1,000 kWh / month Largest electricity provider
Eastern Cape 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
Free State 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
Gauteng 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
KwaZulu-Natal 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
Limpopo 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
Mpumalanga 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
Northern Cape 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
North West 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate
Western Cape 322.0c R1,852 R3,703 Eskom 322.0c Calculate

Averages based on NERSA-approved Eskom and municipal tariff data (2026/27); bills add a typical R0 monthly fixed charge and 15% VAT. Your actual rate depends on your electricity provider and tariff (inclining block, time-of-use, prepaid or conventional)

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