1-Room to 5-Room Average HDB Electricity Consumption (& bills per month!)

Electricity is a significant component of household expenses. Understanding and managing electricity consumption can help households reduce their monthly utility bills, thus managing their cost of living more effectively.

Households that understand their electricity consumption patterns are better equipped to adopt renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels, which can further reduce their dependence on the grid.

So, how much electricity does the average house use? Let's find out the average HDB electricity consumption per household in Singapore.

What is the average electricity consumption in Singapore HDB?

How much electricity does the average house use? The monthly energy consumption of a regular HDB (Housing and Development Board) household in Singapore can vary depending on factors such as household size, usage habits, and the type of appliances used. However, based on available data, here are some general figures:

Average household electricity consumption Singapore per month

According to the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore, the average monthly electricity consumption for a 4-room HDB flat is approximately 370 kWh. For smaller flats, such as 1-room or 2-room HDB units, the consumption is lower, around 170-230 kWh per month.

Here, we are using a slightly higher average HDB electricity consumption benchmarks for all HDB flat types so you get a more conservative electricity bill for safer financial planning - approximately 200kWh/ month for 1-room HDB flats, 230 kWh/month for 2-room HDB flats, 350 kWh/month for 3-room flats, 370 kWh/ month for 4-room HDB flats, and 450 kWh/month for 5-room flats.

Average household electricity per hour

To determine the average household electricity consumption per hour in Singapore, we need to break down the monthly consumption figures to an hourly basis. Based on data from sources like the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and SP Group, the average household electricity consumption per hour in Singapore are respectively:

• 1-Room HDB Flat: 0.28 kWh/ hour
• 2-Room HDB Flat: 0.32 kWh/ hour
• 3-Room HDB Flat: 0.49 kWh/ hour
• 4-Room HDB Flat: 0.51 kWh/ hour
• 5-Room HDB Flat: 0.63 kWh/ hour

Average household electricity per day Singapore

The average daily electricity consumption in Singapore ranges from 6.67 kWh/ day for 1-room HDB flats, 7.67 kWh/day for 2-room HDB flats, 11.67 kWh/day for 3-room HDB flats, 12.33 kWh/day for 4-room HDB flats, and 15 kWh/day for 5-room HDB flats.

The energy efficiency of appliances also plays a crucial role in daily electricity consumption. Homes equipped with energy-efficient appliances typically have lower electricity consumption compared to those with older, less efficient devices.

Air conditioning is a major contributor to electricity consumption in Singapore due to its tropical climate. Households that frequently use air conditioning can see significantly higher electricity usage.

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What is the average electricity bill in Singapore?

The average electricity bill in Singapore varies depending on household size, usage habits, and the type of residence. However, we can estimate the average electricity bill based on the typical consumption and current electricity tariffs. SP's electricity price is currently 32.57 cents/kWh (with GST).

As with the above average electricity consumption figures, we are using the higher end of average energy consumption for more conservative financial planning - approximately 200kWh/ month for 1-room HDB flats, 230 kWh/month for 2-room HDB flats, 350 kWh/month for 3-room flats, 370 kWh/ month for 4-room HDB flats, and 450 kWh/month for 5-room flats.

Here are the average monthly electricity bills in Singapore based on SP's tariff of 32.57 cents/kWh and average energy consumption figures:

Most commonly asked - the average 4-room HDB electricity consumption in Singapore will be approximately 370 kWh per month, which in turn gives an average electricity bill of $120 per month.

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