Running-cost calculator

How 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.

Induction hob cost calculator tool

Power2,000 W

Hours per day1

Days per week

Your electricity rate (€/kWh)

Spain average, all-in. Your exact rate is on your bill.

Per hour

€0.380

Per day

€0.38

Per month

€11.57

Per year

€138.80

Energy use

Per day: 2.00 kWh
Per month: 60.9 kWh
Per year: 731 kWh

How we calculate this

kWh/day = (W / 1000) × hours
cost/month = kWh/day × (days/week ÷ 7) × 30.44 × rate
cost/year = kWh/day × (days/week ÷ 7) × 365.25 × rate

Induction is fast and efficient, but the energy is still full price — total cooking time is what drives the cost.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an induction hob cost to run in Spain?

About €0.38 for an hour of cooking at 2,000 W and an all-in rate near €0.19/kWh — roughly €12 a month for an hour a day. More zones or longer cooking cost more.

Is induction cheaper than gas or ceramic?

Induction is the most efficient electric option, wasting little heat. Whether it beats gas depends on your gas and electricity prices.

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