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Air Conditioner
Portable ACs draw 800 to 1,200 Watts (approx. 28 to 42 ct/h), whereas mini-split inverter ACs are about 50% more efficient.
Air Conditioner — Live Electricity Cost Calculator
Live CalculationEnter the wattage of your device and the daily hours of usage:
Quick Presets / Typical Power:
1000 Watts (1 kW)
Watts
6 hrs/day
hrs/day
Benchmark: 35 ct/kWh
ct/kWh
Tip: Check your latest electricity bill for your exact price per kWh.
Advanced Options (Days/Week & Base Fee) ▼
€/Monat
Calculated Results 1000 W • 6h/day
Cost per Month 63,88 € 182,5 kWh
Cost per Year 766,50 € 2.190 kWh
Per Hour 0,35 € 1 kWh
Per Day 2,10 € 6 kWh
Per Week 14,70 € 42 kWh
Formula:
kWh = Watts × Hours ÷ 1,000 •
Cost = kWh × Rate ÷ 100 📊 Overview & Benchmarks
Typical Annual Cost 126,00 €/year
Annual Consumption 360 kWh/year
Typical Power 1.000 W
Typical Daily Usage 6 h / Tag
⚡ Duty Cycle & Power Details
The compressor ramps down into low-power inverter mode once target temperature is reached.
💡 Effective Energy Saving Tips
- ✓ Set target temperature reasonably: 24–25 °C (75–77 °F).
- ✓ Keep windows and blinds closed during daytime.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much does running an air conditioner cost in summer?
For 30 hot days with 6h daily runtime, a portable unit costs approx. €50–€75, while an efficient split system costs €25–€40.
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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
- Umweltbundesamt (UBA) Energieeffizienz & Stromverbrauch UmweltbundesamtOpen Source
- Stromspiegel für Deutschland co2online gemeinnützige GmbH (gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)Open Source
Detailed Formulas & Methodology: View Methodology Page →