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Cost to run a hair dryer in Northern Territory (2026–27)

NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh

$0.57 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.15 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $31/year on the Power and Water rate.

Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026

Hair dryer cost in NT at 0.15 h/day, 365 days/year (31.7c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,000 W)$0.32$0.05$1.44$17
Typical (1,800 W)$0.57$0.09$2.60$31
High (2,400 W)$0.76$0.11$3.47$42

Appliance running-cost calculator

NT

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

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.

$0.57 per hour · $31/year at your settings
Per day (0.15 h)
$0.09
Per month
$2.60
Per year (365 days)
$31.22

Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — hair dryer wattage (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full hair dryer costs in NT →

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 NT?
$0.57 at the typical 1,800 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.32, high-draw models $0.76.
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 NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.