How many hours of work does it cost?
Turn a price into hours and days of your work, to see if it's really worth it.
How it works
Real hourly wage = net pay / (work hours + commute hours). Work time = price / real hourly wage.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Price of the purchase899
- Monthly take-home pay2200
- Hours worked per week38
- Daily commute (minutes, round trip)50
you get:
- Work time needed74 h 40
- In working days9.8 days
- Your net hourly wage€13.36
- Real hourly wage (commute included)€12.04
Frequently asked questions
How does the “How many hours of work does it cost?” tool work?
Real hourly wage = net pay / (work hours + commute hours). Work time = price / real hourly wage.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: price of the purchase, monthly take-home pay, hours worked per week, daily commute. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Price of the purchase: 899; Monthly take-home pay: 2200; Hours worked per week: 38; Daily commute (minutes, round trip): 50 → Work time needed: 74 h 40; In working days: 9.8 days.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.