Few months ago i checked the electric meter before starting the washing machine because it was low in balance (had like 20 birr) and surprisingly after the washing was done, it was around 10 birr, so it means 10 birr for one washing cycle. I really really recommend buying the automatic washing machine, its like the best thing in our home. We bought it 4 years ago & never had any issues or needed any maintenance. Name of the washing machine is Ariston. If u can find original one, u should buy it.