Is it cheaper to use my microwave to cook or my gas stove?

Question

I steam vegetables a lot and am happy with the results of both my microwave steamer and using my gas stove. So I am wondering, which is the less expensive option?

Answer 1

Varies.  Cost of electricity versus cooking gas.  Microwave should be cheaper since cooking time is less.  Added advantage it doesn't heat up the house in summer.

Answer 2

gas stove DUH read your bills

Answer 3

the microwave is heaps cheaper no question:)

Answer 4

i am guessing the gas is the cheaper way

Answer 5

gas stove is cheaper,

my nan and pop use it all the time

Answer 6

I think gas, because even tho the cooking time is less, microwave uses a lot of power...but don't quote me on that, I'd have to check with my electrician of a boyfriend when he gets home.

It's also much healthier to cook them on the stove.....the microwave zaps the nutrients from the veggies

I used to love them when mum cooked them in the microwave, but now I'm grown up i think it tastes heaps better from the stove top too