Laundry Cost Calculator
Estimate your household's weekly and monthly laundry running costs from washing machine loads, electricity and water use.
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Calculation breakdown
- Weekly cost
- loads per week × cost per load
Worked example
6 loads a week at $1.20 per load (electricity, water, detergent) costs $7.20 a week, about $31.20 a month.
Assumptions
- Cost per load should include electricity, water and detergent, or a laundromat's advertised price.
- Add dryer running costs into your per-load estimate if applicable.
How this calculator works
Enter your number of laundry loads per week and the estimated cost per load (electricity, water and detergent, or laundromat fee) to calculate your weekly and monthly laundry spend.
Frequently asked questions
How do I estimate cost per load at home?
Check your washing machine's energy rating label for typical electricity and water use, or use a laundromat's advertised price per load as a comparison.
Does this include dryer costs?
Add dryer running costs into your per-load estimate if you dry most loads, since dryers typically use more electricity than washing.
Can I compare home washing with a laundromat?
Yes, run the calculator twice with each cost-per-load figure to compare your total monthly spend.
Editorial review and responsibility
Reviewed by the CalcAussie editorial team on 21 September 2026. Review scope: Method, Australian terminology, material assumptions, source links and user-facing limitations.
Calculator results remain estimates based on the figures entered. Check material decisions against current official information and report a suspected error so it can be reproduced and corrected.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.