Here’s a detailed breakdown of the average monthly electricity consumption for common household appliances in India, including the estimated monthly cost based on an average electricity tariff of ₹7 per kWh:
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1. Refrigerator
- Average Power Consumption: 100-300 watts
- Monthly Usage: 24 hours/day
- Monthly Consumption: 52-216 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹364-₹1,512
*Can be lower with smaller models like single door refrigerator.
2. Air Conditioner
- Average Power Consumption: 1,000-1,500 watts
- Monthly Usage: 8 hours/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 240-360 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹1,680-₹2,520
*Can vary a lot depending on tonnage, cooling capacity and time used per day.
3. Washing Machine
- Average Power Consumption: 500-2,000 watts
- Monthly Usage: 1 hour/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 15-60 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹105-₹420
4. Water Heater (Geyser)
- Average Power Consumption: 2,000-3,000 watts
- Monthly Usage: 1 hour/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 60-90 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹420-₹630
*Mostly used in winters only.
5. Television
- Average Power Consumption: 50-150 watts
- Monthly Usage: 5 hours/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 7.5-22.5 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹52.50-₹157.50
6. Computer (Desktop)
- Average Power Consumption: 150-300 watts
- Monthly Usage: 4 hours/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 18-36 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹126-₹252
*More if high end pc with graphics card etc.
7. Ceiling Fan
- Average Power Consumption: 70-90 watts
- Monthly Usage: 12 hours/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 25-32 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹175-₹224
*Less if using BLDC fan.
8. Lights (LED/CFL)
- Average Power Consumption: 10-20 watts per light
- Monthly Usage: 5 hours/day per light (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 1.5-3 kWh per light
- Monthly Cost: ₹10.50-₹21 per light
9. Microwave Oven
- Average Power Consumption: 1,000-1,500 watts
- Monthly Usage: 1 hour/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 30-45 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹210-₹315
10. Dishwasher
- Average Power Consumption: 1,200-1,500 watts
- Monthly Usage: 1 hour/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 36-45 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹252-₹315
11. Mixer Grinder
- Average Power Consumption: 500-750 watts
- Monthly Usage: 15 minutes/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 3.75-5.625 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹26.25-₹39.375
12. Iron
- Average Power Consumption: 1,000-1,500 watts
- Monthly Usage: 1 hour/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 30-45 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹210-₹315
13. Electric Kettle
- Average Power Consumption: 1,500-2,000 watts
- Monthly Usage: 30 minutes/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 22.5-30 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹157.50-₹210
14. Water Purifier
- Average Power Consumption: 25-60 watts
- Monthly Usage: 2 hours/day (30 days)
- Monthly Consumption: 1.5-3.6 kWh
- Monthly Cost: ₹10.50-₹25.20
Estimating Monthly Electricity Costs
To estimate the total monthly electricity cost for all appliances combined, you can add up the monthly consumption of each appliance and multiply by ₹7 per kWh.
For example, if the total monthly consumption across all appliances is 400 kWh:
- Total Monthly Cost: 400 kWh * ₹7 = ₹2,800
These figures provide a rough estimate and can vary based on specific appliance models, usage habits, and regional differences in electricity tariffs.
These are only electricity costs, these appliances also require yearly maintenance and might consume consumables like detergent etc.
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