Appliance Running Cost Calculator

What does each appliance cost to run in Australia? Adjust your electricity rate - costs update instantly across all appliances.

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Appliance Power (W) Daily use (hrs) Cost/day Cost/year % of bill

About these figures

Power ratings are typical averages - actual usage varies by model, age, and settings. Air conditioner figures are for a 6โ€“8kW reverse-cycle split system. Electric hot water assumes a 250L resistive tank. EV charger assumes a 7.4kW wallbox at 8hrs/night (โ‰ˆ 59.2 kWh, enough for ~370km). Pool pump assumes a 1.1kW pump running 6hrs/day in summer and 2hrs/day in winter (6-hour figure used here). Annual costs assume 365 days at the given usage - some appliances like AC run seasonally. Adjust the daily hours for each appliance to match your actual use.