Takeout vs Cooking Savings Calculator

This calculator shows the real cost difference between eating takeout and cooking at home. Many people underestimate how small daily food choices quietly drain hundreds — or thousands — over time.

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Your Eating Habits

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Average Cost of One Takeout Meal

Average Cost of One Home-Cooked Meal

Takeout Meals per Week

Weekly Takeout Cost:

Weekly Home-Cooked Cost:

Weekly Savings by Cooking:

Monthly Savings:

Yearly Savings:

Small habit changes compound fast. This tool quietly remembers your numbers.

Why This Matters

Takeout feels convenient, but the long-term cost is often invisible. Cooking at home doesn’t mean perfection — even replacing a few meals per week can unlock meaningful savings without lowering your quality of life.