The Coffee Cost Calculator (Cafe vs Home)

The number your bank app is too polite to show you, plus the honest home-setup payback math. As an Amazon Associate, Barista Life earns from qualifying purchases.

What each drink costs to make at home

The per-drink math, ingredient by ingredient, from BLS average grocery prices: latte · cappuccino · flat white · cortado · americano · espresso shot · iced latte · drip coffee · pour over · French press · cold brew

FAQ

What does the calculator compare? Your per-cup cost of making coffee at home, from your own inputs for beans, milk and equipment, against what you currently spend at a cafe.

Are the defaults real prices? Defaults are class-level figures you should replace with your own numbers. The math is shown, so nothing is hidden in the calculation.

Does cheaper always mean better? No, and the page does not claim it does. The calculator shows the arithmetic; what it is worth to you is your call.