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Calculate exactly how much your household appliances cost to run. Make informed decisions and save money on your electricity bill.

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How It Works

Three simple steps to understand your electricity costs

1

Select Appliances

Choose from common South African household appliances or add your own custom devices.

2

Enter Usage

Adjust wattage, daily usage hours, and quantity for each appliance to match your household.

3

See Costs

Get instant calculations for daily, monthly, and yearly electricity costs in Rands.

Electricity Cost Calculator

Add your appliances, adjust usage, and see exactly how much electricity costs you

Electricity Rate
Set your electricity rate per kWh (South African average: R3.00)

Current rate: R3.00/kWh

Daily Cost
R210.54

70.18 kWh per day

Monthly Cost
R6316.20

Average 30-day month

Yearly Cost
R76847.10

Annual electricity cost

Top 5 Most Expensive Appliances
These appliances contribute most to your electricity bill
1. GeyserR26280.00/year

34.2% of total cost

2. Air ConditionerR16425.00/year

21.4% of total cost

3. Space HeaterR8760.00/year

11.4% of total cost

4. Pool PumpR8760.00/year

11.4% of total cost

5. Electric StoveR4106.25/year

5.3% of total cost

Your Appliances
Adjust usage and costs for each appliance

Geyser

Water Heating

24.00 kWh/day
R72.00/day
R2160.00/month

Space Heater

Heating

8.00 kWh/day
R24.00/day
R720.00/month

Kettle

Kitchen

0.50 kWh/day
R1.50/day
R45.00/month

Pool Pump

Outdoor

8.00 kWh/day
R24.00/day
R720.00/month

Tumble Dryer

Laundry

1.88 kWh/day
R5.63/day
R168.75/month

Air Conditioner

Cooling

15.00 kWh/day
R45.00/day
R1350.00/month

Refrigerator

Kitchen

1.60 kWh/day
R4.80/day
R144.00/month

Electric Stove

Kitchen

3.75 kWh/day
R11.25/day
R337.50/month

Microwave

Kitchen

0.15 kWh/day
R0.45/day
R13.50/month

Dishwasher

Kitchen

0.80 kWh/day
R2.40/day
R72.00/month

Iron

Laundry

0.38 kWh/day
R1.13/day
R33.75/month

Hair Dryer

Personal Care

0.23 kWh/day
R0.68/day
R20.25/month

Television

Entertainment

0.48 kWh/day
R1.44/day
R43.20/month

Desktop Computer

Entertainment

1.75 kWh/day
R5.25/day
R157.50/month

Laptop

Entertainment

0.30 kWh/day
R0.90/day
R27.00/month

Washing Machine

Laundry

0.90 kWh/day
R2.70/day
R81.00/month

LED Light (per bulb)

Lighting

0.60 kWh/day
R1.80/day
R54.00/month

Incandescent Light (per bulb)

Lighting

1.88 kWh/day
R5.63/day
R168.75/month

Common High-Cost Appliances

These appliances typically consume the most electricity in South African homes

Geyser

The biggest electricity consumer in most homes. Typically uses 3000-5000W and runs 4-8 hours daily.

Average: R800-1500/month

Pool Pump

Essential for pool maintenance but runs for extended periods. Uses 750-1500W for 6-10 hours daily.

Average: R400-800/month

Air Conditioner

High power consumption during summer months. Uses 1500-3500W for 4-8 hours daily.

Average: R500-1200/month

Space Heater

Popular in winter for heating rooms. Uses 1500-2500W and typically runs 2-6 hours daily.

Average: R300-600/month

Tumble Dryer

Energy-intensive appliance used for drying clothes. Uses 2000-3000W for about 1 hour per load.

Average: R200-400/month

Electric Stove

Used daily for cooking. Uses 2000-3000W and typically runs 1-2 hours per day.

Average: R150-300/month

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