What a toaster costs to run in each state
The table assumes a 1,000 W four-slice toaster used for six minutes a day.
| State | Rate | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TasmaniaAurora Energy | 24.75c | $0.75 | $9 |
| QueenslandEnergex | 27.97c | $0.85 | $10 |
| Victoriaaverage of five networks | 28.2c | $0.86 | $10 |
| Northern TerritoryJacana Energy | 31.68c | $0.96 | $12 |
| New South WalesAusgrid | 33.14c | $1.01 | $12 |
| Western AustraliaSynergy | 33.26c | $1.01 | $12 |
| Australian Capital TerritoryEvoenergy network | 36.95c | $1.12 | $13 |
| South AustraliaSA Power Networks | 41.91c | $1.27 | $15 |
Two-slice, four-slice and toaster ovens
| Type | Power | Cost an hour | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-slice toaster, 800 W | 800 W | 27c | $10 |
| Four-slice toaster, 1,000 W | 1,000 W | 33c | $12 |
| Toaster oven, 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 50c | $18 |
A toaster oven draws more power than a pop-up toaster and runs longer, but for small baking jobs it can still cost less than heating a full-size oven. Our oven running costs page shows the comparison.
Small appliance, small cost
Toast is not where your power bill comes from. Even daily use costs a few dollars a year. If you are looking for savings, heating, cooling, hot water and the fridge are where the money goes. Our why is my bill so high guide shows how to find the big users.
Keep the crumb tray clean
A full crumb tray is a fire risk and can affect how evenly the toaster works. Empty it regularly.
Questions about toaster running costs
About 2c for three minutes in a 1,000 W toaster on the Ausgrid reference rate.
The SA Government lists toasters at 600 W to 1,000 W. Larger four-slice models and toaster ovens draw more.
Yes. A grill heats a large element and space for longer, while a toaster heats the bread directly for a few minutes.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.