Opportunity Cost Calculator

See what your purchase could be worth if you invested it instead.

How much does it cost?
Selects the interest rate
Your opportunity cost

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Utility Survey
Section 1 — What item are you considering?
Section 2 — Utility Ratings

Rate this item from 1 to 10 on each dimension below.

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How satisfied will you be if you can get this item?

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How much will this item help you

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How much value will this item keep in the long term?

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Section 3 — Willingness to Pay
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Which level best describes your affordability, given the price of this item?

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Utility Calculation
Complete all ratings above to see your utility calculation.