True Cost of Drinking Calculator
Beyond the bar tab. See what alcohol really costs you in money, time, sleep, health, and years of your life.
Alcohol disrupts REM sleep, the phase critical for memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and cognitive recovery. Even moderate drinking before bed significantly reduces REM time.
REM Sleep Loss Reference
Your weekly drinks
14
Total must equal 100%. Values auto-adjust.
Based on your weekly intake of 14 drinks, research estimates the following impact on your life expectancy.
Estimated impact
-1 to -2 years
Reference levels (drinks/week):
- 0 – 14: Within safe guidelines
- 15 – 21: -1 to -2 years
- 22 – 35: -2 to -5 years
- 36+: -5 to -10+ years
Source: The Lancet, 2018 — “Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption”
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10-Year Projection
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Invested Instead (7% APR)
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What You Could Buy Instead (10 Years)
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