Coffee calculator
See what your coffee habit really costs
Compare pods, beans, instant coffee, and buying coffee out using the same ownership-cost model.
Nespresso
Nespresso Vertuo Pop
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per cup
Convenient, but pod cost dominates the three-year total.
Generic
Bean-to-Cup Espresso
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per cup
Higher upfront cost, much lower cost per cup for regular drinkers.
Generic
Instant Coffee Setup
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per cup
Lowest running cost, but it solves a different job than espresso.
Cafe
Coffee Shop
- Purchase price
- Running cost
- 3-year total
- Cost per cup
No equipment cost, but daily purchases compound quickly.
Comparison
Nespresso vs Bean-to-Cup vs Coffee Shop
| Metric | Nespresso Vertuo Pop | Bean-to-Cup Espresso | Coffee Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | £79 | £349 | £0 |
| Annual running cost | £172 | £75 | £913 |
| Ownership cost | £595 | £573 | £2,738 |
| Cost per use | £0.54 | £0.52 | £2.50 |
| Value note | Convenient, but pod cost dominates the three-year total. | Higher upfront cost, much lower cost per cup for regular drinkers. | No equipment cost, but daily purchases compound quickly. |