The TrueCost® Calculator makes it easy for you to see how much
an item really costs—both the labor you'll need to do to pay for
it, and the cost of buying on credit versus saving up.
Price as labor
How long you'll have to work to pay for the item. This assumes
all you're paying for is the item—there is no allowance for food,
housing, expenses, etc.
Interest you'll pay
Interest you'll pay if you buy on credit at the interest rate
and monthly payment you enter. Note: Because of compounding of interest, doubling
price or payment do not necessarily double or halve the interest.
Try some different values and compare.
Time to pay it off
The time to pay off the loan if you finance at the interest
rate and monthly payment you enter.
Time to save up
The time it'll take to save up for the item if you save up
first, rather than financing.
Standalone TrueCost® Calculator
Fill in the form below to see how long you'll have to slave away at your job to buy some junk you want.
Create or edit your account to store wages and hours values for future use.
The TrueCost® Calculator makes it easy for you to see how much an item really costs—both the labor you'll need to do to pay for it, and the cost of buying on credit versus saving up.
Note: Because of compounding of interest, doubling price or payment do not necessarily double or halve the interest. Try some different values and compare.