Coffee Cost Calculator
Find out how much your daily coffee habit really costs over months and years. Enter cups per day, price per cup and years to see a lifetime spending chart.
How to use this tool
- Enter cups per day, cost per cup and years in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your daily spend and the full breakdown beneath it.
A daily coffee habit feels small — $5 a day — but adds up to over $18,000 over a decade. This calculator makes the lifetime cost visible and lets you compare buying vs. brewing at home.
Frequently asked questions
- What if I make coffee at home instead?
- Home-brewed coffee typically costs $0.20–$0.50 per cup versus $3–$7 at a café. Enter the home cost to see how much you'd save over the same period.
- Does this account for inflation?
- No — the calculator uses today's price for simplicity. Prices tend to rise over time so the real total may be higher.