Espresso machine savings calculator
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Espresso Savings Calculator

See exactly how much you'll save by making coffee at home vs buying from coffee shops.

The Math Behind Home Espresso

An espresso machine is an investment, but it pays for itself surprisingly quickly. Most people break even in 6-18 months and save thousands over 5 years.

Use these calculations to see exactly how much you'll save based on your coffee habits and equipment choices.

Coffee Shop vs Home Costs

Espresso

Coffee Shop: $3.00-4.50
Home Cost: $0.80-1.20
Daily Savings: $2.20-3.30
Monthly Savings: $66-99

Latte/Cappuccino

Coffee Shop: $4.50-6.00
Home Cost: $1.20-1.80
Daily Savings: $3.30-4.20
Monthly Savings: $99-126

Specialty Drink

Coffee Shop: $5.00-7.00
Home Cost: $1.50-2.50
Daily Savings: $3.50-4.50
Monthly Savings: $105-135

Complete Setup Costs

Budget Setup

$750
Machine: $400
Grinder: $200
Accessories: $100
Initial beans: $50

Recommended Setup

$1,200
Machine: $700
Grinder: $300
Accessories: $150
Initial beans: $50

Premium Setup

$1,950
Machine: $1,200
Grinder: $500
Accessories: $200
Initial beans: $50

Break-Even Analysis

One espresso daily

Daily: $2.50
Weekly: $17.50
Monthly: $75
Break-even time: Budget 10 months | Recommended 16 months | Premium 26 months

One latte daily

Daily: $3.75
Weekly: $26.25
Monthly: $112.50
Break-even time: Budget 7 months | Recommended 11 months | Premium 17 months

Two drinks daily

Daily: $6.25
Weekly: $43.75
Monthly: $187.50
Break-even time: Budget 4 months | Recommended 6 months | Premium 10 months

5-Year Total Savings

One Espresso Daily

$4,500

After equipment costs

One Latte Daily

$6,750

After equipment costs

Two Drinks Daily

$11,250

After equipment costs

Hidden Costs to Consider

Don't Forget These

  • • Time spent learning and practicing
  • • Electricity usage (minimal)
  • • Water filters and treatment
  • • Replacement parts over time
  • • Cleaning supplies and maintenance

Money-Saving Tips

  • • Buy beans in bulk for discounts
  • • Learn basic maintenance yourself
  • • Choose equipment that grows with skills
  • • Buy quality that lasts longer
  • • Skip expensive accessories initially

Calculate Your Savings

Quick Math Formula

Your daily savings: (Coffee shop price - Home cost) × Number of drinks

Monthly savings: Daily savings × 30 days

Break-even: Equipment cost ÷ Monthly savings

5-year savings: (Monthly savings × 60) - Equipment cost

Example:

One $4 latte daily vs $1.50 home cost = $2.50 daily savings. With $1,200 equipment, you break even in 16 months and save $5,250 over 5 years.