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Household Benchmarks
Compare annual electricity usage for 1 to 5+ occupants.
Popular Household Appliances
Discover the annual electricity consumption and cost of common household appliances.
Refrigerator (Fridge)
KitchenA modern refrigerator consumes around 100 to 160 kWh per year (approx. €35 to €56 / year). Older units often draw 250 to 350 kWh.
Washing Machine
Household & CleaningA modern washing machine consumes approx. 0.5 to 1.0 kWh per cycle (about €0.18 to €0.35 at €0.35/kWh).
Tumble Dryer
Household & CleaningHeat pump dryers consume about 1.2 to 1.8 kWh per cycle, while older condenser dryers often exceed 4.0 kWh.
Dishwasher
KitchenAn Eco cycle consumes about 0.7 to 0.9 kWh (€0.25 to €0.32). It is far more efficient than hand washing.
Gaming PC
Entertainment & OfficeUnder full load, a gaming PC draws 350 to 600 Watts (approx. 12 to 21 cents per gaming hour).
Television (TV)
Entertainment & OfficeA 55-inch LED/OLED TV draws approx. 70 to 130 Watts (about 2.5 to 4.5 cents per operating hour).
Electricity Consumption by Household Size
What is typical electricity consumption? Verified benchmarks based on official energy surveys:
| Household Size | Apartment (no electric hot water) | Apartment (with electric hot water) | Single-Family House | Approx. Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person (Single-Haushalt) | 1.300 kWh/year | 1.800 kWh/year | 2.000 kWh/year | 53,33 €/month |
| 2 Personen (Paar-Haushalt) | 2.100 kWh/year | 2.900 kWh/year | 3.000 kWh/year | 85,42 €/month |
| 3 Personen (Kleine Familie / WG) | 2.600 kWh/year | 3.700 kWh/year | 3.600 kWh/year | 105,83 €/month |
| 4 Personen (Familie mit 2 Kindern) | 3.000 kWh/year | 4.300 kWh/year | 4.000 kWh/year | 120,42 €/month |
| 5 Personen (Großfamilie) | 3.600 kWh/year | 5.200 kWh/year | 4.800 kWh/year | 146,67 €/month |
Transparency & Sources
Die Berechnungsgrundlagen, Verbrauchswerte und Strompreis-Referenzen auf dieser Seite basieren auf validierten Daten offizieller Stellen:
- Bundesnetzagentur & Bundeskartellamt Monitoringbericht Bundesnetzagentur für Elektrizität, Gas, Telekommunikation, Post und EisenbahnenOpen Source
- BDEW Strompreisanalyse Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V.Open Source
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) Energiepreise Statistisches Bundesamt DeutschlandOpen Source
- Stromspiegel für Deutschland co2online gemeinnützige GmbH (gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)Open Source