Bread maker - what price do you have to expect?


The purchase of a bread maker is well worth it for many people. What price you have to expect for such a purchase, what price differences there are, and what you get for what price, read in this post.

Price categories for bread makers

The majority of the equipment moves in a price range between 45 and 90 EUR, Only a few premium devices are over 90 EUR, less than 45 EUR is hard to find.

Different is, however, what you get for this price. Some baking machines have additional special functions and setting options. These include, for example:

  • Jams function
  • Yogurt function
  • Stirrers instead of dough hooks
  • Skills for different specialty doughs (pizza dough, desserts)
  • Adjustable degree of browning for the crust
  • different heating levels (at least three should be present, more is advantageous for your own experiments)
  • Warming automatic
  • Timer for time-delayed switching on

In addition, individual criteria play a role for the price-performance ratio:

  • Volume in operation
  • easy cleaning
  • possible filling quantity (from approx. 750 g to 1.5 kg are usual)
  • Durability and longevity
  • Heating power (800 W is an average)

All these functions are often obtained for comparable prices. Thus, the price-performance ratio of the individual devices can often be quite different.

Cost-benefit calculation at the bread maker

Again and again, the question arises whether the purchase of a bread maker is worthwhile in the first place. We have explored this question in a separate article that you can find here.

These costs can be amortized very quickly - as our cost-benefit calculation shows:

costingPrice approx
Bread Mix0.99 EUR per kg
water0,00 EUR
electricity costsaround 0.08 EUR
total cost1.07 EUR per kg of bread
Comparative price rye bread from the bakery3.01 EUR per kg (national average)
Comparative price of bread at discount stores (average price for different varieties)1.61 EUR per kg

Even baked bread is even cheaper than the bread from the discounter shelf. With every home-baked bread you still save about 50 cents compared to the cheap discount bread. Thus, the bread maker automatically amortized over time by itself.

Tips & Tricks

You can also make sponge cake, sweet breads and desserts in many bread makers. By using these features, you can also replace many unhealthy sweets with much healthier, home-made baked goods to do your body a favor.
Bread maker - what price do you have to expect?

FAQ - 💬

❓ How much does it cost to make bread in a bread maker?

👉 Most bread makers are fairly efficient and according to expert reviews use about 0.41kWh of electricity when making a standard loaf of white bread, which works out as about 6p per loaf.

❓ What is the best bread maker for your money?

👉 Best Bread Machine of 2022

  • Zojirushi Supreme 2-Pound-Loaf Breadmaker. Top overall pick. ...
  • Hamilton Beach Digital Bread Maker. Our favorite budget bread machine. ...
  • Zojirushi Home Bakery Maestro Breadmaker. Our favorite one-pounder splurge. ...
  • Cuisinart Bread Maker. ...
  • Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker.

❓ Is it cheaper to make your own bread with a bread maker?

👉 It's considerably cheaper to make your own bread than to buy it, if you're comparing similar types of loaves. In a recent comparison*, the ingredients for a loaf of homemade classic sandwich bread cost $2.06, or 13 cents per slice.

❓ How much does it cost for a bread machine?

👉 On average, you can expect to spend somewhere in the range of $100 to $150 for a decent bread machine from a mid-range brand. Some bread makers from budget brands may be priced less than $100, while other high-end brands such as Breville and Zojirushi can cost $300 or more.

❓ Is it worth buying a bread maker?

👉 You should get a bread machine if you need to make many loaves or need the extra convenience. Maybe you are tired of making bread by hand and have a busy schedule or have a physical disability. It could very well be a budget issue or you are just new to bread baking.

❓ How long will Bread Machine Bread last?

👉 A zipper-lock plastic bag or good quality foil should be used for wrapping the bread once it has been cool. After that, you can store it in your refrigerator for up to three days at room temperature in the kitchen.

❓ How do I choose a bread maker?

👉 What should you look for when buying a bread maker?

  1. Loaf size settings. ...
  2. Crust settings. ...
  3. Viewing window. ...
  4. Keep Warm and Timer settings. ...
  5. Fast modes. ...
  6. Automatic Fruit and Nut Dispensers. ...
  7. Additional cooking programs.

❓ How long does homemade bread last?

👉 Storage method To prevent mold, it should be kept sealed at room temperature or colder. Room-temperature bread typically lasts 3–4 days if it's homemade or up to 7 days if it's store-bought. Refrigeration can increase the shelf life of both commercial and homemade bread by 3–5 days.

❓ Is it cheaper to use a bread maker or an oven?

👉 Saving energy and cost When compared to baking in a domestic oven, a bread machine is also a great way to save energy (and therefore reduce carbon emissions) and money.

❓ What is the difference between bread maker and bread machine?

👉 Some people state that the difference between a bread machine and a bread maker is that a bread maker generally only has one function: bake bread. On the other hand, a bread machine often has additional functions, such as making pizza dough or jam. The truth is that these terms are interchangeable.

❓ Do bread makers use a lot of electricity?

👉 Saving energy and cost standard unit of electricity cost of 12.48p per kWh. By comparison, The Energy Saving Trust told the Real Bread Campaign that the energy used in baking a loaf in an electric oven is about 1.6kWh per use and a gas oven typically consumes around 1.5kWh of energy per use.

❓ How much does a good bread maker cost?

👉 Noted, the best bread makers usually do cost more than 100$, but there is no reason why you can’t find a cheaper model that costs less than 100$ and that also makes excellent bread.

❓ How many different bread makers are there?

👉 We’ve been reviewing 5 different bread machines from 5 different brands to discuss as many differences between every machine as possible. All five bread makers are decent machines.

❓ What are the best bread makers under $100?

👉 Noted, the best bread makers usually do cost more than 100$, but there is no reason why you can’t find a cheaper model that costs less than 100$ and that also makes excellent bread. 1. Oster CKSTBRTW20 2-Pound Expressbake Breadmaker 2. SKG 3920 Automatic Bread Machine with Recipes (multifunctional) 3. Sunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Bread Machine

❓ How long do Bread Makers last?

👉 Bread Machine – 4 cents for a $60 bread maker that could last 3 years, and 15 cents for a $300 bread maker that could last for 5 years. In this case, I will choose the cost of the more expensive bread maker.


Video Board: Homemade Bread with my Black and Decker All In One Breadmaker