Latest Zesa Calculator
Latest Zesa Calculator
ZESA units calculator: see exactly what your money buys, check the stepped tariff bands, and learn how to save up to 22% monthly
ZESA units calculator
See exactly what your money buys before you pay — and how to pay less for the same power.
Enter the amount you plan to spend.
This is the single biggest factor in your price. Your meter resets to the cheapest band on the 1st of every month.
You get
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See the band-by-band breakdown
| Band | Units | Rate | Cost |
|---|
Plan a month
Rates include the 6% Rural Electrification levy. Effective August 18, 2026. Your area — high, medium or low density — makes no difference; only how much you use in the month. USD figures are estimates at 28.30 ZiG to US$1.
| Consumption band (monthly) | ZiG per unit | USD per unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 50 units | 2.2640 | $0.08 |
| 51 – 100 units | 2.5470 | $0.09 |
| 101 – 200 units | 4.5280 | $0.16 |
| 201 – 300 units | 6.5090 | $0.23 |
| 301 – 400 units | 7.0750 | $0.25 |
| Above 400 units | 7.3580 | $0.26 |
| Buying up to… | Total ZiG | Approx USD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 units | 113.20 | $4.00 |
| 100 units | 240.55 | $8.50 |
| 200 units | 693.35 | $24.50 |
| 300 units | 1,344.25 | $47.50 |
| 400 units | 2,051.75 | $72.50 |