LPG Cylinder vs Sui Gas Cooking Cost Comparison
Which costs less for cooking in Pakistan — an LPG cylinder or piped Sui gas? Enter your cylinder price, how long it lasts, and your Sui gas bill to get a side-by-side comparison with daily, monthly and annual costs plus yearly savings.
LPG Cylinder Details
Sui Gas Details
Side-by-Side Comparison
Calculation Breakdown
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How to use
- Select your LPG cylinder size and enter its price and the average number of days one cylinder lasts.
- Enter your average monthly Sui gas bill and the monthly meter rent shown on the bill.
- The comparison updates instantly — check the verdict, yearly savings and break-even days.
How the break-even point is calculated
Step 1: LPG cost per day = cylinder price / days the cylinder lasts. Step 2: Sui gas cost per day = (monthly bill + monthly meter rent) / 30. Step 3: Break-even days = cylinder price / Sui gas cost per day. If your cylinder lasts longer than the break-even days, LPG is the cheaper option for you; if it lasts fewer days, Sui gas wins. Tip: track your real cylinder life for 2-3 cylinders to get an honest average, because winter cooking and guests can change it a lot.
Related tool
If the comparison convinces you to switch to piped gas, estimate the one-time setup cost with the SNGPL New Connection Cost Estimator — security deposit, meter, service line and taxes.
Frequently asked questions
How is the LPG cylinder cost per day calculated?
The calculator divides the cylinder price by the number of days the cylinder lasts. For example, a Rs 4,000 cylinder that lasts 40 days costs Rs 100 per day.
What should I enter for the monthly Sui gas cost?
Enter your average monthly Sui gas bill and the monthly meter rent charged by your gas company separately. The calculator adds both to get the true monthly cost of Sui gas cooking.
What does the break-even number mean?
The break-even number is the minimum number of days a cylinder must last so that LPG costs the same as your Sui gas. If your cylinder lasts longer than this number, LPG is cheaper.
Does the comparison include the gas meter rent?
Yes. The monthly meter rent is added to the Sui gas bill because it is a fixed monthly charge you pay regardless of usage.
Which is usually cheaper, LPG or Sui gas?
It depends on your usage and local prices. Sui gas is usually cheaper for regular household cooking, while LPG suits areas without a gas connection or very light usage. Enter your own numbers to get an exact answer.