How it works
Break-even weeks = machine cost ÷ ((café price − home cost) × drinks per week).
Input definitions
- Café price per drink
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Home ingredients per drink
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Machine and equipment cost
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Drinks per week
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Café price per drink
- 5
- Home ingredients per drink
- 0.8
- Machine and equipment cost
- 500
- Drinks per week
- 7
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered. Rates are illustrative inputs, not live quotes, legal rules or personalised advice. Check provider terms, local requirements and measurements before acting.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-19. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
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Common questions
What costs are omitted?
Electricity, cleaning, maintenance, time and resale value are omitted unless included in the entered costs.
How does Home coffee versus café saving calculate the result?
Break-even weeks = machine cost ÷ ((café price − home cost) × drinks per week).
What should I verify before using Home coffee versus café saving?
Uses only the values entered. Rates are illustrative inputs, not live quotes, legal rules or personalised advice. Check provider terms, local requirements and measurements before acting.