Buying a $8.50 coffee every day costs $3,102 a year. On weekdays only it is $2,210. Brewing a similar cup at home for around $0.50 would save about $2,920 a year.
| Time | Every day | Weekdays only | Home-brewed (~$0.50/cup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | $60 | $42 | $3.50 |
| 1 month | $258 | $184 | $15 |
| 1 year | $3,102 | $2,210 | $182 |
| 5 years | $15,512 | $11,050 | $912 |
| 10 years | $31,025 | $22,100 | $1,825 |
If you invested the difference
Brewing at home and putting the savings ($243 a month) into an investment that earned an example 7% a year would grow to about $17,411 in 5 years, $42,094 in 10 and $126,689 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 $8.50 a day on coffee per year?
$3,102 if every day, or $2,210 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.