Laundry & Dishwasher Cost per Cycle

Find the electricity, water and detergent cost of a washing machine or dishwasher cycle and the yearly total, free online.

Energy per cycle (kWh)

Electricity price per kWh

Water per cycle (litres)

Water price per 1000 L (m³)

Detergent per cycle

Cycles per week

About this calculator

Cost per cycle = kWh used × electricity price + litres of water × water price + detergent. Typical washers use 0.5–1 kWh and 40–60 L; dishwashers 1–1.5 kWh and 10–15 L. Multiply by cycles per week for the yearly cost.