City Gas Bill Calculator

Last updated: 2026-06-25

TL;DR

City gas bill = base charge + (usage in ㎥ × usage charge rate), then add 10% VAT.

The usage charge rate varies by use type (heating, cooking), gas company, and season; this calculator uses a reference average rate.

Enter Usage

Enter the value from your bill or gas meter reading (this month − last month) in ㎥.
Rates differ by local gas company and season.

A reference estimate using an average rate per ㎥. It may differ from your actual bill due to your local gas company, use type, calorific conversion factor, and settlement rate; confirm the exact amount on your local city gas company's bill.

How to use

  1. Enter usage — enter the monthly usage from your bill or gas meter, in ㎥ (cubic meters).
  2. Select use type — select the use type, such as residential heating or cooking. The usage charge rate differs by use type.
  3. View result — press Calculate to see the base charge, usage charge, and 10% VAT combined into an estimated city gas bill in a table.

How to calculate the city gas bill

The city gas bill is the fixed monthly base charge plus a usage-based usage charge, with 10% VAT added. The usage charge is the usage (㎥) multiplied by the per-use rate (KRW/㎥). In practice the meter volume (㎥) is converted to MJ with a calorific factor and charged per MJ, but this calculator estimates simply with an average rate per ㎥.

Reference city gas rates by use type (variable)
Use typeUsage charge (KRW/㎥)Description
Residential heatingabout 1,100Mainly boiler heating and hot water
Cookingabout 1,050Mainly cooking, e.g. gas range

City gas rates are adjusted quarterly or monthly with global LNG prices and the exchange rate, and also differ by local gas company. In winter, heating usage surges, so the bill rises sharply even at the same rate. To check your other utilities too, use the Electricity Bill Calculator and the Water Bill Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How is the city gas bill calculated?

City gas bill = base charge + (usage in ㎥ × usage charge rate), then add 10% VAT. The usage charge rate varies by use type (residential heating, cooking, etc.), gas company, and season; this calculator uses a reference average rate.

What are ㎥ (cubic meters) and MJ?

The gas meter measures usage in the volume unit ㎥, but the bill is often charged in the energy unit MJ (megajoules). 1 ㎥ converts to about 42.7 MJ on average, and this conversion factor (calorific correction) changes slightly each month. This calculator estimates simply with an average rate per ㎥.

Why is the gas bill so high in winter?

City gas is mostly used for heating and hot water, so usage surges in the cold winter months (December to February). In summer you use little, mostly for cooking and hot water, but in winter the boiler can multiply usage several times, so the bill rises sharply even at the same rate.

Is this calculator accurate?

This calculator is a reference estimate using an average rate per ㎥. The actual bill depends on your local gas company, use type, calorific conversion factor, settlement rate, and facility charges. Confirm the exact amount on your local city gas company's bill or website.

Last updated: 2026-06-25