Electricity Cost Calculator
Calculate how much your appliances cost to run. Estimate your electricity bill and find opportunities to save on power costs.
Electricity Rate
c/kWh
$/day
Appliance Cost Calculator
W
Running Cost
Per Hour
$0.30
Per Day
$1.20
Per Month
$36.50
Per Year
$438.00
Energy Usage
Daily kWh: 4 kWh
Monthly kWh: 121.7 kWh
Yearly kWh: 1,460 kWh
Cost Over Time
Typical Appliance Running Costs (at 30c/kWh)
| Appliance | Power | Typical Use | Daily Cost | Yearly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner (Split 3.5kW) | 3,500W | 4 hrs/day (summer) | $4.20 | $378/summer |
| Electric Heater | 2,400W | 5 hrs/day (winter) | $3.60 | $324/winter |
| Fridge (standard) | 150W avg | 24 hrs/day | $1.08 | $394/year |
| Clothes Dryer | 3,000W | 1 hr, 3x/week | $0.90 | $140/year |
| TV (55" LED) | 60W | 4 hrs/day | $0.07 | $26/year |
| Pool Pump | 1,500W | 8 hrs/day | $3.60 | $1,314/year |
Average Electricity Rates by State (2025)
South Australia
38c/kWh
Highest
NSW
30c/kWh
Average
Victoria
28c/kWh
Average
Queensland
26c/kWh
Lower
Energy Bill Relief
The Australian Government provides energy bill relief of up to $300 per household in 2024-25. This is automatically applied to your bill - no application needed.