Delivery App Cost Calculator
That "free delivery" isn't so free. See the real cost of your food delivery habit!
Your Monthly Cost
$390
That's a solid car payment! You could literally buy a delivery vehicle with this!
Cost Breakdown
Food Cost: $300
Delivery Fees: +$50
Service Charges: +$20
Tips: +$45
TOTAL: $415
Annual Spending
$4,980/year
If You Cooked at Home Instead
$1,800/year
You're Overpaying
$3,180/year
Investment Potential (10 Years @ 10%)
$81,000
The Real Cost of Convenience
An $8 burger becomes $12 in the delivery app. Add $2.50 delivery, $1 service fee, $0.80 tax, and $1.80 tip. Your $8 burger is now $18.10—a 126% markup!
What You Can Do
- Cook at home for 70-75% savings
- Eat out at the restaurant for 25-35% savings vs delivery
- Limit delivery to 4-6 times per month
- Plan meals in advance to avoid impulse orders
- Use subscriptions only if you order 8+ times monthly
FAQ
What's the average monthly food delivery spending?
Most regular users spend $100-250/month. Heavy users spend $300-500/month. Over 10 years invested at 10% returns, $200/month becomes $40K in opportunity cost.
Is the premium worth it?
Premium subscriptions ($9.99/month) pay for themselves if you order 8+ times monthly. But question if you should order that often at all!
How much cheaper is cooking at home?
A meal costing $18 delivered costs only $5 to cook at home. That's 72% savings! Even accounting for your time, cooking saves $5-10 per meal.
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