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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Toaster in Canada? (2026)
Toasters draw a lot of power for only a couple of minutes, so a slice of toast costs a tiny fraction of a cent. Four-slot models use more but toast more at once.
A typical toaster (1,000 W) costs C$0.14 per hour, or about C$0.42 per month at 0.1 hours a day in Canada (average). Cheap to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (800 W) | C$0.11 | C$0.011 | C$0.34 | C$4.09 |
| Typical (1,000 W) | C$0.14 | C$0.014 | C$0.42 | C$5.11 |
| High (1,500 W) | C$0.21 | C$0.021 | C$0.63 | C$7.67 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 0.1 h/day ≈ 36 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 costs C$0.14 per hour and about C$5.11 per year at 0.1 hours a day. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 7.1 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a toaster
- Toast both slots at once rather than one at a time.
- Clean out crumbs. A dirty toaster heats unevenly and needs longer.
- Skip the extra-dark setting unless you want it. Each notch adds time.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a toaster use per slice?
About 0.03 kWh for two slices, well under a cent almost everywhere.
Is a toaster cheaper than a toaster oven?
Yes for toast. A toaster oven takes longer and heats more air.
Does a toaster use power when not in use?
No, unless it has a digital display.
Cost by region
- United States (average)
- California
- Texas
- New York
- Florida
- Canada (average)
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Australia
- India