Buying a Coffee Every Day — What Does It Cost Per Year?
Buying one $5 coffee every day of the week amounts to $1,820 per year just on café coffee.
How to use this tool
- Enter how many coffees you buy out per week and the average price.
- Enter how many you brew at home and the approximate cost per cup.
- See your annual spend breakdown for bought-out vs home-brewed coffee.
A daily coffee habit is a classic personal finance talking point — find out exactly what yours costs.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the average person spend on coffee per year?
- Studies suggest coffee drinkers in the US spend an average of $1,000–$2,000 per year on coffee, with café visits being the biggest expense at roughly $5 per cup.
- How do I reduce coffee costs?
- Switch some café visits to home brewing. A good home espresso machine pays for itself quickly if you currently spend $5 per day on bought coffee.