Appliance Cost Comparison — Compare Any Two Appliances
Compare the running cost of any two appliances
Quick Answer
Use this tool to compare the running cost of any two appliances side by side. Select each appliance, set usage hours, and see which one costs more per hour, day, and month at your electricity rate. The cost difference often surprises people — a 3,000W dryer for 1 hour costs the same as a 50W laptop running for 60 hours.
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Summary
Use this tool to compare the running cost of any two appliances side by side. Select each appliance, set usage hours, and see which one costs more per hour, day, and month at your electricity rate. The cost difference often surprises people — a 3,000W dryer for 1 hour costs the same as a 50W laptop running for 60 hours.
Formula
Cost = (watts ÷ 1,000) × hours used × electricity rate per kWh.
Data used
Calculator results use user-entered wattage and usage hours, combined with residential electricity rates from the selected country or state.
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These are estimates, not exact utility bills. Actual costs depend on your tariff, taxes, appliance cycling, efficiency, and how you use the appliance.