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

SA reference tariff · 41.9c/kWh

$0.75 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.15 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $41/year on the SA Power Networks rate.

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

Hair dryer cost in SA at 0.15 h/day, 365 days/year (41.9c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (1,000 W)$0.42$0.06$1.91$23
Typical (1,800 W)$0.75$0.11$3.44$41
High (2,400 W)$1.01$0.15$4.59$55

Appliance running-cost calculator

SA

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

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.

$0.75 per hour · $41/year at your settings
Per day (0.15 h)
$0.11
Per month
$3.44
Per year (365 days)
$41.30

Tariff: 41.9c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the SA Power Networks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — hair dryer wattage (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full hair dryer costs in SA →

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 SA?
$0.75 at the typical 1,800 W draw on SA's reference rate of 41.9c/kWh (SA Power Networks network). Efficient models run $0.42, high-draw models $1.01.
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 SA'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 SA Power Networks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See SA rates by zone.

Related

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.