What does a hair dryer cost per hour in VIC?

$0.49 an hour at typical draw on the 27.5c/kWh reference rate; $0.27–$0.66 across efficient to high-draw models.

How is this calculated?

Watts ÷ 1,000 × tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days; all figures use the state reference rate.

Is the tariff here what I actually pay?

It's the ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 usage rate for the Jemena network — market offers and other zones differ slightly.

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

VIC reference tariff · 27.5c/kWh

$0.49 per hour at 1,800 W

Typical use (0.15 h/day, 365 days a year at 1,800 W) ≈ $27/year on the Jemena rate.

Source: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27, effective 1 July 2026

Hair dryer cost in VIC at 0.15 h/day, 365 days/year (27.5c/kWh)
Model band	Per hour	Per day	Per month	Per year
Efficient (1,000 W)	$0.27	$0.04	$1.25	$15
Typical (1,800 W)	$0.49	$0.07	$2.25	$27
High (2,400 W)	$0.66	$0.10	$3.01	$36

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Power draw (watts)

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

Hours per day

Days per year

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.

$0.49 per hour · $27/year at your settings

Per day (0.15 h): $0.07
Per month: $2.25
Per year (365 days): $27.07

Tariff: 27.5c/kWh — ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 for the Jemena network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — hair dryer wattage (cross-checked Canstar Blue). Full hair dryer costs in VIC →

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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 VIC?: $0.49 at the typical 1,800 W draw on VIC's reference rate of 27.5c/kWh (Jemena network). Efficient models run $0.27, high-draw models $0.66.
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 VIC's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?: It's the ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 usage rate for the Jemena network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See VIC rates by zone.

Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

5–10 minutes per session on high heat.

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

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