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Cost to run a hair dryer in New South Wales (2026–27)

NSW reference tariff · 33.1c/kWh

$0.60 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.15 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $33/year on the Ausgrid rate.

Source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8), effective 1 July 2026

Hair dryer cost in NSW at 0.15 h/day, 365 days/year (33.1c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,000 W)$0.33$0.05$1.51$18
Typical (1,800 W)$0.60$0.09$2.72$33
High (2,400 W)$0.80$0.12$3.63$44

Appliance running-cost calculator

NSW

Hair dryer: 1,000–2,400 W typical range.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.

$0.60 per hour · $33/year at your settings
Per day (0.15 h)
$0.09
Per month
$2.72
Per year (365 days)
$32.66

Tariff: 33.1c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the Ausgrid network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — hair dryer wattage (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full hair dryer costs in NSW →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

A hair dryer hits hard for its size, but it only runs briefly, so the whole game is cutting the minutes. Towel-dry first, work on a lower heat setting, and stop once your hair is nearly dry instead of styling it bone-dry. The hottest setting pulls the most power, so save it for the mornings you're genuinely in a rush.

Frequently asked questions

What does a hair dryer cost per hour in NSW?
$0.60 at the typical 1,800 W draw on NSW's reference rate of 33.1c/kWh (Ausgrid network). Efficient models run $0.33, high-draw models $0.80.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses NSW's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) usage rate for the Ausgrid network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NSW rates by zone.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.