Posted: 23th December 2022 by James Evans
Your expenditure on energy and water are monthly recurring costs, also known as fixed costs. What are the average costs of gas, water and electricity? And how can you save on it?
City Centre Retreat has figures for the average expenditure of households for gas, water and electricity. This is useful if you are moving or want to make a budget. You can see what costs are incurred by households similar to yours.
Gas is often needed to heat the house. Water is also often heated with gas and you need gas if you have a gas stove. How much gas you use depends mainly on the type of home you live in. The number of people matters less for gas consumption. The monthly gas costs consist of gas consumption and costs for using the meter. You pay an advance that is calculated on the basis of your consumption of the previous year. Everything is calculated with the VAT rate of 9 percent.
Housing Type | Average Consumption per Year (m3) | Costs per Month (€) |
---|---|---|
Flat | 800 | 237 |
Terraced House | 1,120 | 324 |
Corner House | 1,330 | 381 |
2 Under 1 Roof | 1,550 | 441 |
Detached | 2,050 | 576 |
Average All Homes | 1,190 | 343 |
*With an average gas rate (September 2022 rate) of €3.26 per m3 and an average fixed charge of €19.82 per month (including 9 percent VAT). Rounded amounts Source: Milieu Centraal and CBS (calculation Nibud, 2022).