How to cut costs: Surprising annual expense of phone charging

Even regular phone use means the battery usually lasts just one day, so you must plug your smartphone into the socket daily. Have you ever wondered how much it costs?

Smartphones, computers, home appliances—these days, we use many devices that require electricity. When power consumption is high, we'll see it on our bills. How can we reduce it? It may be surprising how much money we spend annually just on charging smartphones.

Our daily lives are largely dependent on electricity. Most devices run on electricity, and even short outages can be a big problem. However, by managing our energy consumption, we can not only save money but also contribute to environmental protection. Small changes in daily habits can bring significant savings.

The first step should be unplugging devices that you are not using at the moment, as standby mode can still consume energy. Install energy-efficient light bulbs and remember to turn off the lights when leaving a room. These simple actions can significantly lower your monthly bills.

We charge our smartphones at least once daily because their batteries drain quickly. A typical charger with 5W power consumes about £0.002 per hour. Charging the phone to full battery costs less than £0.02, but the costs add up if you do this a few times a day. Assuming you charge your phone for about £0.01 daily, you would spend around £0.36 monthly. Chargers with fast charging functions consume more energy, generating higher costs. When you see 100% on the screen, it's a sign to disconnect the phone from the charger. Also, remember to unplug from the sockets – leaving them plugged in will still consume electricity.