How long until this
pays for itself?
We calculate the exact breakeven point for everyday purchases — so you can stop wondering and start knowing.
Latest Payoff Analyses
Updated weeklyA $35 Safety Razor Pays for Itself in 4.5 Months
Cartridge razors cost you $16/month in blades. A safety razor ends that forever for $35 upfront.
4.5mo
to break even
$182
saved / year
A $99 Instant Pot Pays for Itself in 5 Weeks
Two delivery nights a week costs $183/month. Cooking those same meals at home costs $97/month.
1.2mo
to break even
$1032
saved / year
Does a Bidet Really Save Money? Payoff: 7 Months
The average household spends $182/year on toilet paper. A $79 bidet cuts that by 75%.
7mo
to break even
$135
saved / year
Espresso Machine vs. Coffee Shop: Under 2 Months
One weekday latte habit = $137/month at a coffee shop. Home espresso: $25/month.
1.8mo
to break even
$1350
saved / year
SodaStream vs. Canned Sparkling Water: 3.2 Months
Store-bought sparkling water costs $0.54/can. SodaStream costs $0.13/can. At 2 cans/day: $300/year saved.
3.2mo
to break even
$300
saved / year
LED Bulbs vs Incandescent: 6 Months
LED bulbs cost more upfront but use 75% less energy. The math is surprisingly fast.
6mo
to break even
$90
saved / year
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The Math is the Product
Every article follows the same formula: product cost, alternative cost, monthly burn rate, and one clear answer — the payoff date. No opinions. Just arithmetic.
We define the alternative
What does this product replace? Takeout? Store-bought razors? We find the ongoing cost of the status quo.
We run the numbers
Upfront cost ÷ monthly savings = breakeven. Then we stress-test it with different usage scenarios.
You get a single number
X months. That's your answer. Everything after that is pure savings — and we show you the chart to prove it.