Buying a $6.50 coffee every day costs $2,372 a year. On weekdays only it is $1,690. Brewing a similar cup at home for around $0.50 would save about $2,190 a year.
| Time | Every day | Weekdays only | Home-brewed (~$0.50/cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $46 | $32 | $3.50 |
| 1 month | $198 | $141 | $15 |
| 1 year | $2,372 | $1,690 | $182 |
| 5 years | $11,862 | $8,450 | $912 |
| 10 years | $23,725 | $16,900 | $1,825 |
If you invested the difference
Brewing at home and putting the savings ($182 a month) into an investment that earned an example 7% a year would grow to about $13,059 in 5 years, $31,571 in 10 and $95,017 in 20. Returns aren't guaranteed; this is only to show scale. Our sister site Steady Sums has a compound interest calculator to play with.
You don't have to quit
- Keep the café visit as a weekend treat and brew at home on weekdays.
- Recreate your favorite drink at home: try the Latte Lab and the syrup recipes.
- Run your own numbers in the coffee savings calculator.
Make your kitchen the café
Coffee Bar Signs (set of 6) · $6.99
Printable signs that turn any counter into a home café.
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Questions people ask
How much is $6.50 a day on coffee per year?
$2,372 if every day, or $1,690 on weekdays only.
How much does a cup of coffee cost to make at home?
Usually about $0.30 to $0.75 for a regular cup, depending on the beans; specialty beans can be over $1.
Numbers on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Coffees, beans and drinks vary; caffeine figures are typical values, not medical advice.