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Cost to run a tv (55–65" led/oled) in South Australia (2026–27)

SA reference tariff · 41.9c/kWh

$0.05 per hour at 110 W

Typical use (3.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 110 W) ≈ $59/year on the SA Power Networks rate.

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

TV cost in SA at 3.5 h/day, 365 days/year (41.9c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (60 W)$0.03$0.09$2.68$32
Typical (110 W)$0.05$0.16$4.91$59
High (200 W)$0.08$0.29$8.92$107

Appliance running-cost calculator

SA

TV: 60–200 W typical range.

AU households average 3–4 h viewing a day.

$0.05 per hour · $59/year at your settings
Per day (3.5 h)
$0.16
Per month
$4.91
Per year (365 days)
$58.89

Tariff: 41.9c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the SA Power Networks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Watts to Volts — TV power measurements (incl. EcoFlow AU measured values). Full tv costs in SA →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

Turn the backlight or brightness down from the showroom-bright default; it's the biggest single draw on a screen, and most rooms don't need it that high. Switch to the eco or home picture mode, enable the ambient-light sensor if there is one, and turn the set off at the wall rather than leaving it on standby for long stretches. Bigger, brighter panels naturally cost more to run.

Frequently asked questions

What does a tv cost per hour in SA?
$0.05 at the typical 110 W draw on SA's reference rate of 41.9c/kWh (SA Power Networks network). Efficient models run $0.03, high-draw models $0.08.
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.

AU households average 3–4 h viewing a day.