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