From Cosmopolitan · Syeda Khaula Saad · · 1m 10s
Dating Costs Too Expensive for Gen Z and Millennials
Dating costs $189 per date for Gen Z and millennials, forcing many to skip relationships.
In brief
Dating costs $189 per date for Gen Z and millennials, forcing many to skip relationships. 84% of Gen Z and millennials say rising dating costs affected their habits, with 17% borrowing money to keep dating. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Dating as a Luxury
Dating has become a luxury product for Gen Z and millennials as expenses rise.
Dating App Costs
Premium dating apps cost up to $600 a year, while matchmakers charge $5,000 to $25,000.
Average Date Cost
The average cost of a single date is $189, including venues and activities.
Gender Financial Dynamics
90 percent of young men pay for all early dates, with 77 percent feeling anxious about date costs.
Invisible Costs for Women
Women face pressure for beauty maintenance, outfits, waxing, and transportation to date.
Financial Strain
When dating costs exceed grocery or gas expenses, it becomes impossible to justify.
Impact on Dating Habits
84 percent of Gen Z and millennials say rising costs affected their dating habits.
Debt and Stopping Dating
17 percent borrowed money, 11 percent stopped dating entirely due to costs.
The bottom line
84% of Gen Z and millennials say rising dating costs affected their habits, with 17% borrowing money to keep dating.
