Electricity Bill Calculator
Calculate your household electricity bill based on the latest tariffs set by Mongolia's Energy Regulatory Commission. Supports standard, 2-zone, and 3-zone meters.
This calculator is based on tariffs approved by Mongolia's Energy Regulatory Commission (Decision No. 350, 2026). Actual bills may vary slightly due to transformer coefficients and loss coefficients.
Quick answers
How much is 1 kWh of electricity in Mongolia (2026)?
For households with a standard meter: the first 150 kWh cost 184₮/kWh, 151–300 kWh cost 269₮, and above 300 kWh 299₮ (excluding VAT; ERC Decision No. 350).
What does 200 kWh per month cost?
150×184₮ + 50×269₮ = 41,050₮, plus the 3,360₮ base fee and 10% VAT, for a total of 48,851₮.
When does the night tariff apply?
The night rate applies from 21:00 to 06:00 — 154–168₮ on a 2-zone meter and a flat 119₮ on a 3-zone meter.
How to use
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Select your meter type (standard, 2-zone, or 3-zone).
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Enter your monthly kWh usage from your meter readings (for 2/3-zone meters, enter each zone separately).
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If you live in a ger district and use electric heaters, enable the winter discount and select your voltage (220V/380V).
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The calculator distributes your usage across tiers and shows a detailed breakdown by zone and rate.
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Monthly base fee (3,360 MNT) and 10% VAT are automatically added to calculate the total bill.
Formula
Electricity tariffs 2026 — household rates
Household electricity tariffs were updated by the Energy Regulatory Commission's Decision No. 350 of May 29, 2026, in force since June 2026 (superseding Decision No. 632 of 2024). Pricing uses 3 tiers based on total monthly consumption — the more you use, the more each additional kWh costs.
| Tier | Monthly usage | Standard meter rate |
|---|---|---|
| I | 0–150 kWh | 184₮/kWh |
| II | 151–300 kWh | 269₮/kWh |
| III | 301+ kWh | 299₮/kWh |
All rates exclude VAT and include the 13.48₮/kWh renewable-energy support tariff. 10% VAT is added to the total bill.
Two-zone meter rates (day/night)
With a day/night meter, nighttime (21:00–06:00) usage is noticeably cheaper:
| Tier | Day (06–21h) | Night (21–06h) |
|---|---|---|
| I (0–150 kWh) | 191₮ | 154₮ |
| II (151–300 kWh) | 236₮ | 168₮ |
| III (301+ kWh) | 278₮ | 168₮ |
Three-zone meter rates (day/evening/night)
On a three-zone meter the evening peak (17:00–21:00) is the most expensive, while the night rate is a flat 119₮ across all tiers:
| Tier | Day (06–17) | Evening (17–21) | Night (21–06) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I (0–150 kWh) | 179₮ | 294₮ | 119₮ |
| II (151–300 kWh) | 200₮ | 305₮ | 119₮ |
| III (301+ kWh) | 231₮ | 315₮ | 119₮ |
How do the tiers work?
The higher tier rate applies only to the portion above the threshold — using 260 kWh does not mean your whole bill is charged at the tier II rate.
Example: a household with a standard meter uses 260 kWh in a month: First 150 kWh × 184₮ = 27,600₮ Next 110 kWh × 269₮ = 29,590₮ Usage subtotal = 57,190₮ + Monthly base fee = 3,360₮ + 10% VAT = 6,055₮ Total bill = 66,605₮
Monthly base fee and VAT
Regardless of usage, every household pays a 3,360₮ monthly base fee covering metering and network maintenance. 10% VAT is added to the sum of usage charges and the base fee (minus any discounts) to produce the final bill.
Households receiving targeted social welfare support have a separate discounted tariff (ERC Decision No. 356): 90₮/kWh for the first 100 kWh, 110₮ above that.
Winter night discount (ger districts)
Ger-district households that heat with electric heaters get a discount on night usage from November 1 to April 1 each year. Since February 2025 the discount hours run 21:00–09:00 and the volumes were expanded. A 2-zone or 3-zone meter and no outstanding balance are required:
| Connection | 100% discount | Remaining night usage |
|---|---|---|
| 220V | First 1,500 kWh of night usage | 50% discount |
| 380V | First 3,000 kWh of night usage | 50% discount |
Applies to households in Ulaanbaatar, aimag centers and settlements of 10,000+ residents. Check with UBEDN (tog.mn) or your local distributor for details. UBEDN documents the discount window as 21:00–09:00, but multi-zone meters register night usage as 21:00–06:00, so this calculator applies the discount to the night register only — winter usage between 06:00 and 09:00 is billed at the day rate.
How to lower your electricity bill
Use the night rate. With a 2- or 3-zone meter, running high-power appliances (washing machine, heaters) after 21:00 saves substantially — the 3-zone night rate of 119₮ is about 2.5× cheaper than the evening 294–315₮.
Stay under tier thresholds. Keeping monthly usage within 150 or 300 kWh avoids the next tier's higher rate.
Avoid the evening peak. On a 3-zone meter, try not to run large appliances between 17:00 and 21:00.