Hi all,

I'm in Northern Suburbs Western Cape. I have a pre-paid meter in my apartment. This is how it works when I purchase electricity...

I goto a UniPIN vendor ( Spar, Engen etc ) & ask for a R50 electricity voucher. ( This can be any amount ).

Cashier gives me a receipt with a voucher number on it.

I SMS my meter number*voucher number to a 31..something number, and a few minutes later I get the code that I enter into my meter and bam, I'm topped up.

Now.....

I've done some calculations.....

I've bought R50 vouchers, R30 vouchers, R250 vouchers....

& the average I come out to is.....

R1,43c per unit on my meter.

I use less than 270 units per month. ( I turn the geyzer off, only use energy savings lamps etc ).

My question.....

Isn't this a bit high? I read somewhere that some people pay 77c per unit. I also read / heard it depends on the type of meter that you have that determines the cost per unit.

Can someone please help me here.

1) Is my price per unit high for someone who uses very little electricity?

2) Must I get another meter? ( Apparently they go according to Amps ).

If someone could help me I would really appreciate it.

Thank you