Electric Stove Electricity
Bill Calculator — Pakistan
Calculate your exact monthly electricity cost for any electric stove, induction cooker, or hot plate using official NEPRA 2026 tariff slabs.
Induction: 1800–3500W · Hot Plate: 1000–2000W
How to Use This Electric Stove Bill Calculator
This free online tool helps homeowners, renters, and buyers across Pakistan — from Karachi and Lahore to Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta — estimate the exact electricity bill generated by cooking appliances. Simply enter your stove's wattage, your daily cooking hours, and choose the NEPRA tariff slab that matches your household consumption.
NEPRA Electricity Tariff Slabs 2026 (Pakistan)
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) sets residential electricity tariffs for distribution companies including LESCO, MEPCO, HESCO, FESCO, IESCO, GEPCO, PESCO, QESCO, and SEPCO. The slab system charges higher rates as you consume more monthly units (kWh):
- 1–100 Units: Rs. 45 / kWh (protected consumers / low usage households)
- 101–200 Units: Rs. 55 / kWh (typical medium-usage households)
- 201–300 Units: Rs. 65 / kWh (above-average consumption)
- Above 300 Units: Rs. 75 / kWh (high-usage or commercial-grade use)
Note: These rates are indicative. Always verify with your DISCO or the official NEPRA website for the most current 2026 tariff notification.
Typical Wattages for Electric Cooking Appliances
🍳 Induction Cooker
Single burner: 1800–2200W
Double burner: 3000–3500W
Best for: fast boiling, energy efficiency, precise temperature control
🔥 Electric Hot Plate
Single coil: 1000–1500W
Double coil: 1500–2500W
Best for: affordable cooking, backup use, hostels
🍲 Electric Hob / Built-in
2–4 burner hob: 3000–7000W
Best for: full kitchen setups, apartment cooking
🍞 Infrared / Radiant Cooker
Per burner: 1200–2000W
Best for: flat-bottom cookware, quick heating
Electricity Saving Tips for Electric Stove Users in Pakistan
- Use matching pot sizes — a small pot on a large burner wastes 40% of energy.
- Keep lids on pots while cooking to reduce boiling time by up to 30%.
- Use pressure cookers with electric stoves to cut cooking time by 50–70%.
- Opt for induction cookers — they're 85–90% energy efficient vs 70% for coil stoves.
- Cook during off-peak hours (late evening) if your utility offers Time-of-Use tariffs.
- Regularly clean burner surfaces to maintain optimal heat transfer efficiency.
- Unplug hot plates when not in use — standby draw can add 5–15 kWh/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many units does a 2000W electric stove use per month?
A 2000W (2 kW) electric stove running 3 hours daily consumes 6 kWh/day and approximately 180 kWh/month. At the Rs. 55 slab, that's roughly Rs. 9,900/month — use our calculator above for your exact figure.
Q: Is an electric stove expensive to run in Pakistan?
Compared to gas (which is heavily subsidized), electric cooking costs more per meal today. However, with rising gas load-shedding and CNG outages, many Pakistani households are switching to energy-efficient induction cookers as a practical alternative.
Q: Which tariff slab should I choose?
Choose the slab matching your total monthly household consumption, not just cooking. If your total bill shows 250 units, select the 201–300 slab at Rs. 65/unit. NEPRA applies progressive slabs — stove usage adds on top of your existing consumption.
Q: Does this calculator include taxes and surcharges?
This tool calculates the energy charge only (unit cost × units consumed). Your actual WAPDA bill will also include fuel price adjustment (FPA), electricity duty, GST, fixed charges, and TV fee. For a full bill breakdown, consult your DISCO's official billing portal.
Electric Cooking in Pakistan: 2026 Update
Pakistan's energy landscape has shifted significantly entering 2026. With natural gas load-shedding now lasting 8–14 hours daily in many cities and the sui gas connection moratorium still in effect for new housing societies, hundreds of thousands of households have switched to electric cooking appliances as their primary or backup cooking solution.
Key developments shaping electricity costs for Pakistani cooks in 2026:
- NEPRA quarterly tariff reviews — The regulator now adjusts base tariffs every quarter through the Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) mechanism. Always cross-check your latest bill for the current per-unit rate.
- Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) — The FPA component on bills has remained volatile in 2025–2026 due to fluctuating furnace oil and RLNG import costs. This surcharge is separate from the base energy charge this calculator computes.
- Net Metering & Solar Growth — Over 150,000 households in Pakistan now have solar net metering as of early 2026. If you have rooftop solar, your effective per-unit cost for cooking during daylight hours can be near zero, making electric stoves highly economical.
- Smart Meter Rollout — LESCO, IESCO, and MEPCO are actively deploying AMI smart meters in 2025–2026. Smart meters enable Time-of-Use (ToU) tariffs, meaning cooking during off-peak hours (typically 11 PM – 7 AM) could cost significantly less per unit.
- Induction cooker imports surge — Chinese-manufactured induction cookers priced between Rs. 4,500–Rs. 12,000 have flooded Pakistani markets through 2025, making the switch more accessible than ever for middle-income households.
Electric Stove vs Gas Stove: Cost Comparison 2026
With SNGPL and SSGC gas prices revised upward in 2025 and domestic gas supply reliability worsening, the traditional cost advantage of gas cooking has narrowed considerably:
🔵 Gas Stove (2026)
Avg. Rs. 1,200–2,500/month for a family of 5 (where gas supply is available). But: 8–14 hrs daily load-shedding in most cities, compressor pressure issues, and zero cooking during outages. New connections frozen indefinitely in most DISCOs.
⚡ Electric Stove (2026)
Rs. 3,000–8,000/month depending on wattage, usage, and tariff slab. However: 100% reliable with electricity (UPS/solar backup feasible), precise temperature, no gas leak risk, and improving economics with solar net metering.
For households already paying above 200 units/month, adding electric cooking pushes them into higher slabs — this calculator helps you anticipate that jump before you commit to switching.
Which Electric Stove is Most Energy Efficient in 2026?
If you're shopping for a new electric cooking appliance in Pakistan in 2026, efficiency matters more than ever. Here's how the main types rank:
- Induction Cooker — 85–92% efficiency. Heats only the cookware, not the air around it. Best long-term investment despite higher upfront cost (Rs. 8,000–35,000).
- Infrared / Radiant Ceramic Hob — 74–80% efficiency. Faster than coil, compatible with all flat-bottom cookware, mid-range price (Rs. 6,000–25,000).
- Electric Coil Hot Plate — 65–72% efficiency. Most affordable (Rs. 1,500–5,000) but slowest and least efficient. Good as a backup only.
- Halogen Cooker — 68–75% efficiency. Fast heating but lamps degrade over time; spare parts increasingly hard to find in Pakistan in 2026.