Sources
- CSGB / Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu (2026 brüt/net)
- GİB gelir vergisi tarifesi 2026
- EPDK mesken elektrik kademeli tarife (yaklaşık)
- BOTAŞ / dağıtım şirketleri doğalgaz (yaklaşık)
- Hazine ve Maliye — kıdem tazminatı tavanı 1. dönem 2026
2026 Electricity Bill Guide (Turkey)
How Turkish residential electricity bills stack energy, distribution and VAT — and how to estimate by city.
More than kWh × price
A bill stacks active energy, distribution, loss/theft shares, fixed meter fees, funds and VAT. Subscriber type and time-of-use tariffs change totals. Hesapla’s electricity tool estimates from city + kWh; it is not an official invoice.
Why the 240 kWh tier matters
Residential tariffs commonly reference a monthly ~240 kWh threshold. Crossing it raises the unit energy rate and average cost per kWh.
AC, water heaters and dryers drive summer/winter swings. Spreading heavy loads and cutting standby use helps stay under the tier.
Meter indexes to kWh
Period use = new index − old index (sum day/peak/night separately on multi-rate meters). Wrong indexes are the top DIY error. Compare your difference to the active-energy line before disputing with the distributor.
City differences
National energy tiers look similar, but distribution regions and fixed charges move the total. Compare cities in the bills hub and add gas/water for the same month.
2026 caveats
Unit prices, tiers and distribution fees can update during 2026. Treating energy-only as the full bill understates cost. Peak-hour use on time-of-use tariffs is expensive. EPDK and your supplier notices prevail.
Tools on Hesapla
Run the electricity calculator with city + kWh, then gas and water for a household view. Informational only — pay and dispute via utility channels.
Practical tips
- Log old/new meter indexes; difference = kWh.
- Shift heavy appliances near the 240 kWh edge.
- Read energy, distribution and VAT lines separately.
- Compare gas and water for the same month.
- Estimates only — official invoice wins.
FAQ
What is 240 kWh?
A common monthly residential tier threshold. Above it, the unit energy rate usually rises, so average cost per kWh increases. Check your tariff line.
Can I pay my bill here?
No. Hesapla only estimates. Pay via your distributor/supplier app, bank or e-Devlet channels.
Why pick a city?
Distribution regions and fixed charges differ. The same kWh can produce different approximate totals across provinces.
Is the result final?
No. It is informational. EPDK tariffs, subscriber class and meter reading define the official bill.
Do time-of-use rates matter?
Yes. Day, peak and night prices differ; heavy peak use raises the bill. Sum index differences per band.