How much money can you save by leaving treats at the store?
Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you spend on treats each day, week, month, or year? Candy, chocolate, pastries, cakes, buns, cookies, ice cream, energy drinks, juices, and sodas may seem like small individual expenses, but when added together, the total can be surprising.
Based on the average consumption in Finland, a single person spends around €3,000 per year on treats!
Wellness and savings go hand in hand
By leaving treats at the store, you not only save money, but also improve your wellbeing. When you stop or at least reduce buying treats:
- The unpleasant ups and downs caused by rapid blood sugar changes disappear
- Your energy levels improve because you no longer experience sugar crashes or hunger irritability
- Weight management becomes easier, as your body uses stored fat for energy instead of relying on constant sugar intake
- Sleep quality and mood improve
How to start saving money on treats
- Track skipped treats – For one week, record every treat you skip in the Drop Sugar Habit app. Log it at the moment you would normally buy a chocolate bar, bun, or energy drink.
- See your savings – The app automatically calculates how much you save per week by skipping treats.
- Check your yearly savings – Share your weekly total with the app to see how much you could save in a year.
- Compare – Is your savings average, or even higher than others?
What could you do with the money you save?
- Go on a vacation
- Invest in your future
- Treat yourself to something nice, like a new phone
- Put the money in savings
- Spoil yourself a little
Saving money on treats is not only a financial decision. It is also a step toward a healthier lifestyle, better energy, and more balance in everyday life. Drop Sugar Habit makes this process simple and visible, helping you see how your choices impact both your body and your wallet.
Sources:
https://www.kauppalehti.fi/uutiset/a/b4641f96-fec5-42e4-a01d-9aa6ee499770
https://www.takuusaatio.fi/hallitserahojasi/omien-tulojen-ja-menojen-seuranta/mita-elaminen-maksaa/