Dry January calculator predicts how much you could save if you give up alcohol for a month
Dry January calculator predicts how much you could save if you give up alcohol for a month
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Ah Dry January – the annual month-long and self-imposed ban of alcohol in our systems. For some of us, the sheer amount of booze consumed over Christmas and New Year is enough to stop drinking during January. But for others it’s because our bank accounts are also looking pretty dry.
So, if you’re wondering how much you could save by not drinking in January, we’ve got you covered. Creditfix, which offers free debt advice, has created a Dry January calculator to show just how much you will save if you embark on a month without alcohol.
The calculator uses average costs of wine, lager, cider, and spirits to predict how much you will save each week and per month. All you have to do is input what you usually drink each week and it will tell you what you could save if you cut it all out.
The Dry January initiative began in 2012, and calls on Brits to cut alcohol from their lives for 31 days – and, for those considering it, your bank accounts will love you for it. According to the calculator, if you cut out just two small glasses of white wine and a single gin and tonic each week, you could save £75 for the month.
If you’re partial to a few pints after work on a Thursday, then you could save about £52 if you cut out three of them. If you prefer something stronger, cutting out just one Negroni a week will save you around £28 every month. Millions of us nationwide are planning on taking on the challenge in 2025 – but not just for the financial gain.
