Electricity increase: how much does it cost to shower, do laundry or cook, according to Enel

Fear that the vote is coming electricity . This is the panorama that Chileans will experience in the coming months, after the Ministry of Energy know the new rise of price light.

And there are those who use this resource for everything, such as taking a long hot shower – with an electric heater -, using heaters or air conditioners, preparing lunch and dinner every day, among other activities.

Furthermore, There are many buildings in the country that are fully electric and that they will probably feel the new electricity tariff more intensely than those who own hybrid properties with gas.

In this direction, In the shared a list of household items that consume the most electricity. Check here how much it costs to shower, use the refrigerator, cook and even do laundry, to later see the increase in the price of these essential household activities on your bill.

The exact price depends on your usage and the characteristics of the electrical appliances. Some are designed to be more economical and efficient, while others work well but use much more energy.

That is why Enel has prepared a list of reference prices to dispel doubts about what this amount represents that we see month by month on our bills. (The calculation of the price of kWh is the average of the 33 municipalities that work with the company until May 2023, without taking into account the increases for overconsumption in winter).

In this regard, even before the increase in the electricity tariff, A daily 3-minute shower with an electric heater costs $121 Chilean pesos, that is to say $3,636 per month approximately, if you bathe every day.

But if you are one of those who like long showers the value rises to $404 per day. That’s to say, $12,120 per month.

However, the highest amount for the cleaning item is bathtubs : filling one with water costs about $576 . If you did this daily, you would spend about $17,271 per month.

These are other activities that Enel has shared, with their corresponding electricity expenses:

• Electric kitchen 1800 Watts: $119 for 30 minutes. Approximate monthly expense: $7,128.
• Kettle : $99 per liter. Approximate monthly expense: $782.
• Electric oven: $115 for 1 standard cycle. Approximate monthly expense: $995.
• 800 Watt Microwave: $2 for 2 times a day for 1 minute. Approximate monthly expense: $106.
• Class A refrigerator: continued use for $1,001 per month.
• Class D refrigerator: continued use for $1,980 per month.
• 9,000 BTU thermal air conditioning: $100 pesos for 1 hour. Approximate monthly expense: $6,019 (if used 2 times a day).
• 9,000 BTU Cold Air Conditioner: $108 for 1 hour. Approximate monthly spend: $6,494 (if used 2 times per day).
• Electric heating 2 kW: $100 for 1 hour. Approximate monthly expense: $15,840.
• Class A washer/dryer: $65 pesos for 1 wash and $223 for 1 drying. Approximate monthly expense: $1,402 (if washed once a week).

All these prices, according to the company, They would experience an increase of around 2.5% since the implementation of the new tariff regime.

During, The government has announced that it is working on an action plan to be able to offer subsidies which reduce the cost of electricity for vulnerable families and the rest of the population.

*According to Enel, this list is referential and shows the estimated average use in normal behavior. In addition, these prices correspond to the cost before the increase in electricity. You can consult the complete list by clicking here .