Quick answer
Household electricity in Vietnam is billed in tiers: the first 50 kWh at VND 1,984, 51–100 kWh at 2,050, 101–200 kWh at 2,380, 201–300 kWh at 2,998, 301–400 kWh at 3,350 and 401 kWh or more at 3,460 (before tax, Decision 1279/QĐ-BCT, from 10 May 2025), plus 8% VAT. Using 300 kWh costs VND 798,660; 200 kWh costs VND 474,876.
What is a tiered electricity tariff?
Vietnam's household electricity price is tiered: the more you use, the more expensive the extra kWh. This calculator works out the bill from kWh or from the previous and current meter readings on EVN's current tariff, adds VAT and shows a per-tier table like the one on your bill. It also covers the new 5-tier structure for comparison, prepaid card meters, billing periods shorter than 30 days and several households sharing one meter.
How to calculate the bill
- 1
Choose the input: kWh used, or the previous and current meter readings (from last month's bill and the meter).
- 2
Keep “6 tiers – in force” to match current bills; choose “5 tiers” to preview the new structure, or “Prepaid card meter”.
- 3
Pick VAT: 8% is the reduced rate until 31 December 2026.
- 4
If the billing period is shorter than 30 days, or several registered households share one meter, open the options and enter them.
- 5
Read the amount to pay, the pre-tax amount, the average price per kWh and the per-tier table; “Copy result” sends a summary to a tenant or family member.
Household tariff in force (6 tiers)
| Tier | Monthly use | Price before VAT (VND/kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 – 50 kWh | 1,984 |
| 2 | 51 – 100 kWh | 2,050 |
| 3 | 101 – 200 kWh | 2,380 |
| 4 | 201 – 300 kWh | 2,998 |
| 5 | 301 – 400 kWh | 3,350 |
| 6 | 401 kWh or more | 3,460 |
Decision 1279/QĐ-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, 9 May 2025, applied from 10 May 2025 (average retail price VND 2,204.0655/kWh). Prepaid card meters: VND 2,909/kWh. Checked 21 October 2026.
New 5-tier structure (for comparison)
| Tier | Monthly use | Share of the average price | Indicative price (VND/kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 – 100 kWh | 90% | 1,984 |
| 2 | 101 – 200 kWh | 108% | 2,380 |
| 3 | 201 – 400 kWh | 136% | 2,998 |
| 4 | 401 – 700 kWh | 162% | 3,571 |
| 5 | 701 kWh or more | 180% | 3,967 |
Swipe sideways to see the whole table →
Structure in Decision 14/2025/QĐ-TTg (29 May 2025); allowances in Circular 60/2025/TT-BCT (in force 2 December 2025). Under Article 21 of Circular 60, the new tiers apply from the next average retail price adjustment after Decision 14; prices here = share × VND 2,204.0655/kWh.
Indicative bills by usage (including 8% VAT)
| Usage | 6-tier tariff | 5-tier (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | 217,836 | 214,272 |
| 200 kWh | 474,876 | 471,312 |
| 300 kWh | 798,660 | 795,096 |
| 400 kWh | 1,160,460 | 1,118,880 |
| 500 kWh | 1,534,140 | 1,504,548 |
| 1,000 kWh | 3,402,540 | 3,561,192 |
Under the 5-tier structure, homes using less than about 700 kWh pay slightly less; very heavy users (tier 5 from 701 kWh) pay more.
Examples
A family using 300 kWh a month
50 × 1,984 + 50 × 2,050 + 100 × 2,380 + 100 × 2,998 = VND 739,500; 8% VAT is 59,160; total 798,660. Average 2,662 per kWh.
A rented room with its own meter, 100 kWh
50 × 1,984 + 50 × 2,050 = VND 201,700, plus 8% VAT = 217,836. A landlord charging 3,500 per kWh would ask 350,000, well above the tiered price.
Two households sharing a meter, 350 kWh
Each tier allowance doubles (tier 1 is 0 – 100 kWh…), so 350 kWh only reaches tier 4: VND 821,232 in total instead of 979,560 for a single household.
Prepaid card meter, 200 kWh
200 × 2,909 = VND 581,800, plus 8% VAT = 628,344.
Common mistakes
- Multiplying all kWh by the highest tier price.
- Tiers are progressive: only the kWh above each threshold pay the higher price. 300 kWh is not 300 × 2,998.
- Forgetting VAT.
- Published prices exclude tax. Bills add 8% (reduced until 31 December 2026); from 2027 it may be 10% unless the reduction is extended.
- Treating a shared meter as one household.
- If the landlord registered several households with the utility, each tier allowance is multiplied by that number; enter it in the options.
- Using the full 30-day allowance for a 20-day first bill.
- When the billing period is shorter, each tier allowance is adjusted by the actual days; enter the days for a close estimate.
Which tariff is used for bills today?
The 6-tier table in Decision 1279/QĐ-BCT has applied since 10 May 2025, when the average retail price rose to VND 2,204.0655/kWh. Decision 14/2025/QĐ-TTg sets a new 5-tier structure (tier 1 widened to 100 kWh) and Circular 60/2025/TT-BCT implements it, but the new-tier provisions only take effect from EVN's next average price adjustment. As of the check on 21 October 2026 no later adjustment was found, so the calculator defaults to 6 tiers.
When EVN publishes new prices, the official figures may differ slightly from the indicative ones here; the calculator will be updated to the new document.
How the utility rounds
Each tier's amount is rounded to the đồng and VAT is applied to the pre-tax total. A real bill can differ by a few đồng, or more when the billing period spans a price change (usage is split by the days each price applied).
Glossary
- kWh (unit)
- A unit of energy; 1 kWh is a 1,000 W appliance running for one hour.
- Tiered tariff
- Each usage band has its own price; usage above a band pays the next band's higher price.
- Allowance
- The kWh in each tier per household per month; multiplied by the number of households on a shared meter.
- Average retail price
- The average price EVN may charge, used to set each tier's price.
- Billing period
- The time between two meter readings, usually about 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much is household electricity in Vietnam in 2026?
On the tariff in force: VND 1,984 (0–50 kWh) up to 3,460 (from 401 kWh), before 8% VAT. Your average depends on usage, roughly 2,180 – 3,400 per kWh after tax.
Has the 5-tier tariff started?
The 5-tier structure is set out (Decision 14/2025/QĐ-TTg, Circular 60/2025/TT-BCT) but applies only from the next average price adjustment. The calculator lets you preview it with indicative prices.
My landlord charges VND 4,000 per kWh. Is that allowed?
Under Circular 60/2025/TT-BCT, when tenants have no direct contract with the utility, the total a landlord collects from tenants for electricity may not exceed the utility's monthly bill. Enter the main meter readings to estimate that bill and compare.
Does it cover business or industrial tariffs?
No, household tariffs only. Business and production tariffs depend on peak, normal and off-peak hours and voltage level.
How do I know how many kWh I used?
Subtract the previous reading printed on last month's bill from the current meter reading; the meter-reading input does it for you.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser.
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