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What does it cost to run in Spain?
Pick an appliance and work out exactly what it adds to your Spanish electricity bill — per hour, day, month and year, at your own rate.
Climate
How much does an air conditioner cost to run in Spain?
Split and window air conditioners typically draw 1,000 to 4,000 watts, with a mid-size unit around 2,000 W. What you pay depends on the wattage, how many hours a day it runs, and your electricity rate. In a Spanish summer, air-con is usually the single biggest driver of the bill — and across much of the country, summer, not winter, is the most expensive season. Enter your unit's wattage, your daily hours and your own rate to see the cost per hour, day, month and year.
Open calculatorHow much does a ceiling fan cost to run in Spain?
Ceiling and pedestal fans sip power — typically 15 to 100 watts, a fraction of an air conditioner. A fan doesn't cool the air; it moves it, which makes you feel about 3–4°C cooler. That's the real value: run a fan and you can set the AC a degree or two higher, or skip it entirely on milder days, saving far more than the fan itself costs. Enter the wattage and hours to see just how little a fan adds to your bill.
Open calculatorHow much does a dehumidifier cost to run in Spain?
Most home dehumidifiers use 150 to 700 watts. On the damp Spanish coast they earn their keep in both seasons: drier air feels warmer in winter and fresher in summer, and pulling humidity out lets you run heating or cooling a little lower for the same comfort. Because they don't need to run around the clock, short scheduled bursts usually do the job. Enter the wattage and hours to see the running cost per hour, day, month and year.
Open calculatorHow much does a space heater cost to run in Spain?
Electric space heaters run 500 to 3,000 watts and are 100% resistive — every watt in becomes one watt of heat, no more. That makes them the most expensive way to warm a room over time. A reverse-cycle heat pump (the same unit as a split air conditioner) delivers roughly three times the heat per unit of electricity. Space heaters make sense for quick, occasional warmth in one room; for regular heating they add up fast. Enter the wattage and hours to see the real running cost.
Open calculatorHow much does an electric water heater cost in Spain?
An electric water tank (termo eléctrico) draws roughly 1,000 to 3,000 watts while it heats, then switches off once the tank is hot. It's a big, steady share of many Spanish bills. Because the tank stores heat, when it heats matters: heating during cheaper off-peak hours, insulating the tank, and setting a sensible temperature all trim the cost without any loss of hot water. Enter the wattage and the hours it actually heats each day to estimate the running cost.
Open calculatorHow much does an air purifier cost to run in Spain?
Air purifiers with HEPA filters draw just 15 to 100 watts on standard settings, so even running long hours they add little to a bill. Models with an auto mode adjust fan speed to air quality and use less on average. They've become more popular in Spain with dusty calima episodes, summer wildfire smoke and pollen. Set the hours to how long it runs each day to see the (small) running cost.
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Kitchen
How much does a dishwasher cost to run in Spain?
A dishwasher pulls around 1,000 to 2,400 watts during a cycle, most of it to heat the water rather than to run the pump. Because it doesn't run continuously, set the hours to your cycle length and the days to how many cycles you run each week. Eco programmes use less energy by heating water more slowly, and running full loads at night on an off-peak or indexed tariff is cheaper. Enter your cycle length, cycles per week and rate to estimate the cost.
Open calculatorHow much does an induction hob cost to run in Spain?
Per active hour of cooking, an induction zone draws roughly 1,000 to 3,500 watts. Induction is fast and efficient — it heats the pan directly, wasting little — but the electricity it uses is still full price, so total cooking time is what drives the cost. Set the hours to how long you actually cook each day. Enter the wattage, daily cooking time and your rate to see the running cost per day, month and year.
Open calculatorHow much does an electric oven cost to run in Spain?
An electric oven draws 2,000 to 3,500 watts while it actively heats, though it cycles on and off once it reaches temperature, so real consumption is a little below the rated figure. Fan-assisted ovens spread heat more evenly and let you cook at lower temperatures. Skipping the pre-heat when you don't need it, and using residual heat at the end, both trim the total. Set the hours to your daily cooking time to estimate the cost.
Open calculatorHow much does a refrigerator cost to run in Spain?
A fridge is the classic always-on cost: it runs 24/7, cycling its compressor on and off, so what matters is its average draw — typically 100 to 400 watts, with an EU A-rated model around 150 W. Because it never switches off, even a small efficiency difference adds up over a year. The wattage here represents that cycling average, not the peak. An older or poorly-sealed fridge, or one in a hot Spanish kitchen, works harder and costs more.
Open calculatorHow much does a freezer cost to run in Spain?
A standalone freezer runs around the clock, averaging 30 to 100 watts as its compressor cycles. Chest freezers are more efficient than uprights because cold air sinks and stays inside when you open the lid. For second homes there's a real question worth costing: is it worth leaving a near-empty freezer running while you're away for months? Sometimes the answer is to empty and switch it off. The wattage here is the cycling average, not the peak.
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Laundry
How much does a washing machine cost to run in Spain?
A washing machine pulls anywhere from 500 to 2,200 watts during a cycle, and most of that goes on heating the water rather than turning the drum. Because it runs in cycles, set the hours to your cycle length and the days to how many washes you do each week. The single biggest lever is temperature: a 30°C or cold wash uses a fraction of the energy of a 60°C one. Running full loads at night on an off-peak or indexed tariff cuts the cost further.
Open calculatorHow much does a tumble dryer cost to run in Spain?
Tumble dryers are among the most power-hungry appliances in the home, drawing 1,800 to 5,000 watts — heat-pump models use roughly half of what conventional vented ones do. The good news in Spain: for much of the year you barely need one. The climate makes line-drying free and fast, so the cheapest way to run a tumble dryer here is often not to. Set the hours to your cycle length and the days to how many loads you actually dry by machine.
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Water & heating
How much does an electric boiler cost to run in Spain?
An electric central-heating boiler draws 6,000 to 14,000 watts when it fires, cycling on and off with the thermostat. It's uncommon on the Spanish coast — most homes there heat with reverse-cycle air-con or gas — but where one is installed, it's a heavy load, and winter running costs depend enormously on how well the home is insulated. A reverse-cycle heat pump delivers far more heat per unit of electricity. Set the hours to the boiler's actual daily firing time.
Open calculatorHow much does an electric shower cost to run in Spain?
An instantaneous electric shower heats water as it flows, so it draws a huge 7,500 to 10,500 watts — but only for the few minutes you're under it. It's far more common in the UK than in Spain, where most homes use a tank (termo) or gas, but where one is fitted the per-minute draw is high and total cost depends entirely on shower length. Set the hours to the combined daily shower time across the household.
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Outdoor
How much does a pool pump cost to run in Spain?
A pool pump is one of the quietest big costs in a Spanish home. Typically 250 to 2,200 watts, it runs for hours every day through the season to keep the water filtered — and because it runs so long, the total adds up fast. Two things cut it sharply: running fewer hours (often the pump runs far longer than the water actually needs), and shifting those hours to cheaper times. On an indexed or off-peak tariff, filtering during the cheap solar-rich midday instead of the pricey evening can make a real difference.
Open calculatorHow much does a hot tub cost to run in Spain?
A hot tub's cost is really about keeping the water hot, not the time you spend in it. The heater (often 1,500 to 6,000 watts) and circulation pump cycle on and off around the clock to hold temperature, so the running total depends heavily on how many hours a day they actually run — which in turn depends on the cover, the air temperature and the set temperature. Use the hours field to reflect daily heating and circulation time. A good cover and a slightly lower set temperature are the biggest savers.
Open calculatorHow much does a pressure washer cost to run in Spain?
A pressure washer draws a lot while it's running — usually 1,200 to 2,600 watts — but it's used briefly and occasionally, so the total cost is small. Set the hours to how long a typical job takes and the days to how often you use it. Unlike a pool pump or hot tub, this one won't move your bill much; the calculator simply shows what a wash-down actually costs.
Open calculatorHow much does an electric lawn mower cost to run in Spain?
A corded electric mower draws 1,000 to 1,800 watts, and battery models pull 200 to 500 watts from the pack while charging. Either way it's used briefly and occasionally, so the total cost is small — cheaper to run and quieter than a petrol mower, with no direct emissions. Set the hours to how long a typical mow takes and the days to how often, per week or season. Handy for the garden and villa audience.
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Home & tech
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Spain?
A home EV wallbox draws 2,000 to 7,400 watts on a single-phase connection (up to 22 kW on three-phase). Charging is where the tariff matters most: an EV shifts a big, flexible load onto your bill, and you get to choose when it happens. Charging overnight on an off-peak tariff, or during Spain's cheap solar-rich midday on an indexed one, can cut the cost dramatically versus charging at the evening peak. Set the hours and days to match your typical charging.
Open calculatorHow much does an aquarium cost to run in Spain?
An aquarium is another always-on cost, drawing a combined 50 to 350 watts continuously from its heater, filter, pump and lighting. The heater is usually the biggest share, so a tropical tank costs more than a cold-water one, and a warm room reduces the heater's work. Because it runs 24/7, the wattage here is the average continuous draw. Set it to match your tank's combined equipment to estimate the monthly cost.
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