🍳 Is meal delivery worth it when factoring in my time?
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Finn
This calculator is a great tool for anyone debating whether meal delivery services are worth the premium over grocery shopping. It breaks down the comparison by factoring in not just the cash cost of ingredients, but the monetary value of the hours you spend prepping and cleaning. The setup is straightforward and highly customizable—if you actually enjoy cooking, you can just set your hourly time value to zero to see the pure cash difference. It's a quick, practical way to see if buying back your Sunday afternoon is worth the delivery fee.
Reviewed v26.8.6
Aug 6, 2026
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