TikTok Habit Cost Calculator

See what a daily social media habit actually costs — not in app fees, but in the value of the time itself, measured against your own hourly wage. Works for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, or any other app you scroll.

Your habit

Minutes per day

What your time is worth ($/hour)

Paid subscription for this app ($/month, optional)

Years to project

Result

Enter your habit and press Calculate.

What this measures

This is an opportunity cost, not a bill — the app likely isn't charging you anything. It values your scrolling time at the hourly rate you provide, the same way a business values employee time. If you'd have spent that time relaxing rather than earning or working, the real cost to you is lower than shown; if it displaces work, side income, or sleep you need, this can be an understatement.