How Much Money You Actually Spend on Alcohol (The Number Will Shock You)

The Math Nobody Does

"It's just a few drinks." Let's see.

At home: A bottle of wine ($12-20) or a 6-pack ($10-15) per night.

Going out: $8-15 per cocktail, 3-4 drinks per outing, 2-3x per week.

Scenario: Moderate Home Drinker

2-3 glasses of wine per night, $15/bottle, ~4 bottles/week:

• Per week: $60
• Per month: $260
• Per year: $3,120
• Per 5 years: $15,600

Scenario: Social Drinker + Home

Wine at home 4x/week ($60) + going out 2x ($80/outing):

• Per week: $220
• Per month: $940
• Per year: $11,440

The Hidden Costs

• Uber/Lyft: $20-40 per outing because you can't drive
• Late-night food: Drunk eating adds $10-20 per night out
• Lost productivity: Hangover mornings = slower work, missed opportunities
• Health costs: Liver tests, doctor visits, increased insurance over time

What You Could Buy Instead

$11,440/year is:

• A two-week European vacation
• A full year of car payments on a new car
• $57,000 in 5 years (invested at 7%, that's $67,000+)

CHEWZ Stix + Gummies cost a fraction of what you spend on alcohol. The savings start on day one.