Induction Stove Electricity Cost Nepal 2026
A 2000W induction stove used for 2 to 3 hours daily adds approximately 60 to 100 units (kWh) of electricity per month to a Nepal household’s bill — costing рū. 700 to рū. 1,200 per month depending on the Nepal Electricity Authority’s progressive slab tariff rate applicable to the household’s total consumption. This is рū. 710 to рū. 1,665 less per month than cooking with LPG at Nepal Oil Corporation’s official cylinder price of рū. 1,910 (March 2026).
Source: NEA — household electricity tariff structure, nea.org.np
Source: NOC — LPG рū. 1,910 per cylinder, March 2026
How to Calculate Your Induction Cooking Electricity Cost
Step 1: Estimate Your Daily Cooking Hours
| Family Size | Typical Daily Cooking Time | Monthly Units (kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 members | 1 – 1.5 hours | 30 – 50 units |
| 2-3 members | 1.5 – 2 hours | 45 – 70 units |
| 3-5 members | 2 – 3 hours | 60 – 100 units |
| 5+ members | 3 – 4 hours | 90 – 130 units |
Calculation formula: Monthly units = Wattage (kW) × Daily hours × 30 days
Example: A CG CGIC20D02 at 2000W (2 kW) used for 2.5 hours daily:
2 kW × 2.5 hours × 30 days = 150 kWh per month (theoretical maximum)
Actual consumption is lower: Induction stoves do not run at full 2000W for the entire cooking duration. Simmering dal uses 600-800W, warming food uses 300-500W, and only boiling and high-heat frying use the full 2000W. Real-world consumption for 2.5 hours of mixed cooking is approximately 60 to 100 units — roughly 40-65% of the theoretical maximum.
Nepal Electricity Authority Tariff — How Slabs Affect Your Cost
Nepal Electricity Authority uses a progressive slab tariff system — households using more total electricity per month pay a higher rate per unit. Induction cooking electricity is NOT billed separately — it adds to your household’s total consumption, potentially pushing you into a higher slab.
| Monthly Consumption (units) | Rate per Unit (рū.) | Applicable Household Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 20 units | ~рū. 4 | Minimal use — lights only |
| 21 – 30 units | ~рū. 5 | Low use — lights + fan |
| 31 – 50 units | ~рū. 6 | Standard — lights + TV + appliances |
| 51 – 150 units | ~рū. 8 | Most induction households fall here |
| 151 – 250 units | ~рū. 10 | Heavy use — induction + geyser + AC |
| 250+ units | ~рū. 11+ | Very heavy use |
Note: NEA tariff rates are approximate representations of the progressive slab structure as of March 2026. Exact rates may vary with surcharges, service charges, and periodic NEA updates. Check your latest NEA bill or nea.org.np for current slab rates.
Key insight for Nepal buyers: Most Nepal households already consume 30 to 80 units per month (lights, TV, fans, phone charging, refrigerator). Adding 60 to 100 induction cooking units pushes total consumption to 90-180 units — within the рū. 8 to рū. 10 per unit slab. At these rates, induction cooking costs approximately:
- 60 units of cooking × рū. 8 = рū. 480/month (best case)
- 100 units of cooking × рū. 10 = рū. 1,000/month (moderate use)
- 130 units of cooking × рū. 10 = рū. 1,300/month (heavy use, large family)
Monthly Cost Comparison — Induction vs LPG
| Household Type | Monthly Induction Cost (рū.) | Monthly LPG Cost (рū.) | Monthly Savings (рū.) | Annual Savings (рū.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (1-2 members) | 400 – 700 | 1,200 – 1,910 | 800 – 1,210 | 9,600 – 14,520 |
| Average (3-5 members) | 700 – 1,200 | 1,910 – 2,865 | 710 – 1,665 | 8,520 – 19,980 |
| Large (5+ members) | 1,000 – 1,500 | 2,865 – 3,820 | 1,365 – 2,320 | 16,380 – 27,840 |
Payback period for the stove purchase:
- Baltra Active BIC-124 at рū. 2,999: Pays for itself in 2-4 months
- CG CGIC20D02 at рū. 4,600: Pays for itself in 3-6 months
- Philips HD4928 at рū. 10,349: Pays for itself in 7-12 months
Even the most expensive single-burner induction stove in Nepal (Philips at рū. 10,349) is recovered within approximately one year through LPG savings alone.
What Increases Your Induction Electricity Cost
Using Maximum Wattage Constantly
Cooking on maximum power (2000W+) for the entire session consumes the most electricity. Most Nepal meals do not require full power throughout — rice cooking requires full power for boiling then reduces to simmer, dal requires full power to reach pressure then reduces, tarkari frying uses medium power. Using appropriate power levels for each cooking stage reduces monthly consumption by 20-30%.
Running Multiple High-Draw Appliances Simultaneously
Induction stove (2000W) + electric geyser (2000W) + microwave (1000W) running simultaneously draws 5000W — pushing total monthly consumption into higher NEA tariff slabs. Stagger the timing of high-draw appliances: run the geyser before cooking, use the microwave after the induction stove is off.
Extended Cooking Duration Without Timer
All mid-range and premium induction stoves (CG CGIC20D02, Prestige PIC 29.0, Philips HD4928) include cooking timers. Using the timer to auto-shutoff after dal reaches pressure (3-5 whistles) prevents the stove from running unnecessarily — saving approximately 10-15 units per month compared to manual monitoring.
How to Reduce Induction Electricity Cost
Does Induction Increase My NEA Bill Significantly?
The average Nepal household’s monthly NEA bill is approximately рū. 400 to рū. 800 before adding induction cooking. Adding an induction stove increases the monthly electricity bill by approximately рū. 400 to рū. 1,200 — pushing the total bill to рū. 800 to рū. 2,000.
But the total monthly cooking cost drops:
- Before induction: рū. 400-800 (electricity) + рū. 1,910-2,865 (LPG) = рū. 2,310 – рū. 3,665 total
- After induction: рū. 800-2,000 (electricity, now including cooking) + рū. 0 (no LPG) = рū. 800 – рū. 2,000 total
The electricity bill goes up. The LPG bill disappears. The total monthly energy cost for cooking goes down by рū. 710 to рū. 1,665.
Frequently Asked Questions — Induction Electricity Nepal
Does a higher-priced induction stove use less electricity?
The electricity consumption of an induction stove is determined by wattage and usage duration — not by the stove’s price. A Baltra Active at рū. 2,999 running at 2000W uses the same electricity per hour as a Philips HD4928 at рū. 10,349 running at 2100W (Philips uses marginally more due to 100W higher rating). The price premium on expensive models buys build quality and durability, not electricity savings.
How many units does pressure cooking dal use?
Pressure cooking 500g of dal for a family of 4 takes approximately 15-20 minutes at full 2000W, then 10-15 minutes at reduced power (800-1000W) for simmering. Total consumption: approximately 0.7 to 1.0 units per cooking session. At рū. 8-10 per unit, each dal preparation costs approximately рū. 6 to рū. 10 in electricity. Compare this to the LPG equivalent cost of approximately рū. 25-35 per dal preparation.
Will induction cooking trip my circuit breaker?
A 2000W induction stove draws approximately 8-9 amps at 230V. Most Nepal households have 5-amp or higher meter connections. Running the induction stove alone on a 5-amp connection is at the upper limit — adding other appliances may trip the breaker. Check your meter capacity (printed on the meter or on your NEA agreement). If your meter is 5 amps, avoid running the induction stove simultaneously with a geyser or microwave. If you need to run multiple high-draw appliances, request a meter upgrade from NEA.
Is daytime or nighttime cooking cheaper on induction?
Nepal Electricity Authority does not currently offer time-of-use pricing — the per-unit rate is the same regardless of when you cook. The cost depends only on total monthly consumption and the applicable slab. However, cooking during periods of lower household electricity use (when the geyser and other appliances are off) prevents simultaneous peaks that could trip the circuit breaker on lower-capacity meters.
Last updated: March 2026. Tariff information based on NEA published rates. Verify current rates on your latest NEA bill.
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