Time is Money

Convert purchase costs into hours of your life.

📜 The Origins

Everything you buy costs more than just dollars; it costs the time you spent earning those dollars. This tool helps you decide if that new gadget is worth 3 days of your life.

🚀 Master the Tool

Input your hourly wage and the price of an item. We'll show you the 'Time Cost' of the purchase, giving you a fresh perspective on spending.

Time is Money
Calculate the true cost of purchases in "Life Hours".
This item costs you
3.0 hours
180 Minutes
0.4 Work Days
"Is it really worth 3.0 hours of your life sitting in a chair?"

Pro Tips

01Always think in 'Hours of Life', not just currency.
02Luxury items often have the highest time-to-joy cost.
03Saving money is effectively 'buying' your future time.

The Fine Print (FAQ)

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