Takeaway & Fast Food Spending Calculator
Delivery apps make takeaway effortless — and easy to underestimate. Enter what a typical order costs, including fees, and how often you order to see the real total.
What it adds up to
Takeaway & fast food
$2,348 a year
plus 39 hr of your time
| Period | Money | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Per week | $45 | 0.8 hr |
| Per month | $196 | 3.3 hr |
| Per year | $2,348 | 39 hr |
| 5 years | $11,740 | 196 hr |
| 10 years | $23,480 | 391 hr |
Your time, per year
- 1.6full 24-hour days
- 140-hour working weeks
- 7books you could read (≈6 h each)
That yearly money could also be…
- 157books at ≈$15 each
- 59meals out at ≈$40 each
- 5.9weekend getaways at ≈$400 each
If you invested it instead
Putting $196 a month aside at 5% a year could grow to about $13,307 in 5 years and $30,384 in 10 years.
Illustrative only: assumes a fixed return compounded monthly. Real returns vary and can be negative. This is not financial advice.
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How it's calculated
- Times per week = times per day × 7 (or the weekly number you enter).
- Money per week = cost each time × times per week. If you enter a cost per day, it's cost per day × 7.
- Time per week = minutes each time × times per week ÷ 60.
- A year is 52.18 weeks (365.25 days), a month is a twelfth of a year, and 5 and 10 years simply multiply the yearly total — prices are held constant, so no inflation is added.
- Equivalents divide the yearly total by a typical price; the investing line uses monthly compounding at the rate you choose.
Worked example
Say it happens 3 times a week at $15 each time, taking 15 minutes. That's 3 times a week, so $45 and 0.8 hr a week. Multiply by 52.18 weeks and you get $2,348 and 39 hr a year — about 1.6 full days. Over 10 years: $23,480.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I spend on takeaway a year?
At 3 orders a week and $15 each, that's about $196 a month and $2,348 a year — $23,480 over 10 years.
Should I include delivery fees and tips?
Yes. Service charges, delivery fees and tips can add a lot to the menu price, so use the total you actually pay per order.
How can I order takeaway less often?
Plan a few easy meals for the nights you usually order, keep quick options in the freezer, and save takeaway for a planned treat rather than a default.
How do I calculate the cost of a bad habit?
Multiply what it costs each time by how many times it happens in a week, then by 52.18 for a year. Do the same with the minutes it takes to see the time cost. This calculator does both and shows weekly, monthly, yearly, 5-year and 10-year totals.
Are the default numbers accurate?
They're typical example prices to get you started. Prices vary a lot by country, city and brand, so replace them with what you actually pay — the results update instantly.
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