Addiction Cost Calculator
The Addiction Cost Calculator estimates how much a daily habit — such as cigarettes, vaping, alcohol, or another recurring purchase — costs you over time. Enter the cost per unit, how many units you use per day, and the number of years, and it shows your daily, monthly, yearly, and total spend so the long-term cost is easy to see.
Formula
Total = Cost per unit × Units per day × 365.25 × Years
- Daily cost = cost per unit × units per day.
- Monthly cost uses an average month of 30.44 days; yearly cost uses 365.25 days to account for leap years.
- Total cost = yearly cost × number of years.
- This shows direct spending only. It does not include related costs such as healthcare, lost income, or interest you could have earned by saving the money instead.
Example Calculation
Inputs
- Cost per unit (PKR): 500
- Units per day: 1
- Number of years: 5
At PKR 500 per unit, 1 unit per day, the daily cost is PKR 500, about PKR 182,625 per year, and roughly PKR 913,125 over 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates the direct money cost of a recurring daily habit — such as smoking, vaping, or drinking — over a period of years.
What counts as a 'unit'?
A unit is whatever you buy: a pack of cigarettes, a single drink, a coffee, and so on. Enter the cost of one unit and how many you have per day.
Does it include health or indirect costs?
No. It shows direct spending only. The true cost of many habits is higher once healthcare and other consequences are considered.
How are monthly and yearly figures worked out?
Monthly uses an average 30.44-day month and yearly uses 365.25 days, so both reflect a typical calendar rather than a flat 30 or 360.
How can I use this to motivate change?
Seeing the multi-year total often makes the cost concrete. Compare it with something you would rather spend or invest the money on.