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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Toaster Oven in Canada? (2026)
A toaster oven draws similar power to an air fryer and about half that of a full oven, while heating far less space. For small meals it is one of the cheapest ways to bake or roast.
A typical toaster oven (1,400 W) costs C$0.20 per hour, or about C$2.94 per month at 0.5 hours a day in Canada (average). Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (1,200 W) | C$0.17 | C$0.084 | C$2.52 | C$30.66 |
| Typical (1,400 W) | C$0.20 | C$0.098 | C$2.94 | C$35.77 |
| High (1,800 W) | C$0.25 | C$0.13 | C$3.78 | C$45.99 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.5 h/day ≈ 255 kWh per year.
In Canada, with electricity at C$0.14 per kWh (source: Canada Energy Regulator 2026 market snapshot, 2026-06), a typical toaster oven costs C$0.20 per hour and about C$35.77 per year at 0.5 hours a day. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 5.1 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a toaster oven
- Use it for anything that fits instead of the main oven.
- Skip preheating for reheating and toasting.
- Keep the glass door clean so you can check food without opening it.
In standby it draws about 1 W, which adds roughly 9 kWh (C$1.23) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
Is a toaster oven cheaper than a regular oven?
Yes, typically half to a third of the energy for the same small dish.
How much does it cost to run a toaster oven for 30 minutes?
About 0.5 to 0.7 kWh once it cycles. See the hourly figure above and halve it.
Toaster oven or air fryer: which uses less power?
About the same. Air fryers cook faster because of stronger airflow, so they often use slightly less per meal.
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