What things actually cost to run

Enter your own numbers, get a straight answer. Every figure comes from a named regulator, is dated on the page, and is replaced when it changes.

the Australian Energy Regulator · the 2026–27 Default Market Offer, from 1 July 2026 · checked 21 August 2026

Electricity

What things cost to run, and which tariff suits your usage.

How much does it cost to run an appliance? Work out what any appliance costs to run per use, per month and per year on your own electricity rate — including what it draws on standby.