Cost to run a tv (55–65" led/oled) in Western Australia (2026–27)
WA reference tariff · 33.3c/kWh
Typical use (3.5 h/day, 365 days a year at 110 W) ≈ $47/year on the Western Power (SWIS) rate.
Source: WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1), effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (60 W) | $0.02 | $0.07 | $2.12 | $25 |
| Typical (110 W) | $0.04 | $0.13 | $3.89 | $47 |
| High (200 W) | $0.07 | $0.23 | $7.08 | $85 |
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WATV: 60–200 W typical range.
AU households average 3–4 h viewing a day.
- Per day (3.5 h)
- $0.13
- Per month
- $3.89
- Per year (365 days)
- $46.74
Tariff: 33.3c/kWh — WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1) for the Western Power (SWIS) network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Watts to Volts — TV power measurements (incl. EcoFlow AU measured values). Full tv costs in WA →
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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 WA?
- $0.04 at the typical 110 W draw on WA's reference rate of 33.3c/kWh (Western Power (SWIS) network). Efficient models run $0.02, high-draw models $0.07.
- 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 WA's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the WA Government Standard Electricity Prices 2026–27 (Synergy Home Plan A1) usage rate for the Western Power (SWIS) network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See WA rates by zone.
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- Watts to Volts — TV power measurements (incl. EcoFlow AU measured values)
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AU households average 3–4 h viewing a day.