utility bill

Payment for electricity

A utility bill is a periodic statement for essential household services—electricity, gas, water, sewage, or trash collection.

These bills arrive monthly and serve as common proof of residence: Bring a utility bill and photo ID to register.

The term distinguishes basic infrastructure costs from other recurring expenses like rent or subscriptions.

Related

invoice · meter · meter reader · kilowatt · overdue · envelope · statement · monthly · charges · service charge · due date · past due · account · account number · power · heating · consumption · disconnect

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type of household expense

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Payment for temporary use

mortgage payment · discretionary spending · property tax · insurance premium · HOA fee

income vs. expense

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Compensation for labor

income · wages · salary · refund · rebate

essential vs. discretionary spending

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shopping spree · splurge · discretionary spending · impulse buy

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G