The following figures represent the cost of power per unit in India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

Given the rising inflation in Pakistan and the consistent increase in power tariff, there is a curiosity among many individuals regarding the cost of electricity per unit in other South Asian nations such as India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

The government led by the PML-N, which promised to provide free electricity, has imposed a substantial increase in prices on the general public.

Households in the country will now be required to pay more than Rs 65 per unit for power, which includes taxes and modifications. This will particularly impact low-income families, who will have to shoulder the burden of higher electricity bills.

Neighboring countries have considerably cheaper electricity rates compared to the substantial increase in electricity prices in Pakistan.

In Afghanistan, the price of electricity is 2.5 Afghanis (about Rs 3.92) per unit for up to 200 units of consumption. In Bangladesh, the rate for the same level of consumption is Tk 7.20 (roughly Rs 17.07) per unit. The tariff in India is Rs 6.29 per unit.

Nevertheless, in Pakistan, the tariff for electricity consumed by residential users has been raised from Rs 5.72 to Rs 7.12 per unit, along with an additional sales tax of Rs 48.84 per unit. Once the necessary changes and taxes are taken into account, the rate will surpass Rs 65 per unit, imposing a substantial burden on the general population.

Yesterday, the federal cabinet sanctioned a substantial hike in the power cost for residential clients who utilize 100 to 500 units per month.

Electricity expenses in Pakistan

The revised standard rate is set at Rs 48.84 per unit, which will thereafter rise to Rs 57.63 per unit following the inclusion of sales tax. After factoring in modifications and additional taxes, the electricity rate will surpass Rs 65 per unit.

The suggested monthly cost for clients using 1 to 100 units is Rs 23.59, while those using 101 to 200 units will be charged Rs 30.07 per unit.

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Likewise, the rate for those consuming 201 to 300 units would rise to Rs 34.26, while those consuming 301 to 400 units will be charged Rs 39.15 per unit.

Consumers who use between 401 and 500 units will incur the highest charges, amounting to Rs 41.36 per unit.