$1,600
How Much It Can Cost In Dates to Find "The One"
It takes about 10 dates on average. That's approximately $1,678.
Americans Spend Billions Every Valentine's Day
Americans collectively spend tens of billions of dollars celebrating Valentine's Day each year, with major categories including jewelry, dining, flowers, candy, and gifts.
$2,200/year
What The Average American Spends Per Year on Dating
The average adult spends about $2,279 per year on dating. That includes everything from dinners and drinks to transportation, etc.
$170
Cost Of The Average Date
When Americans add up dinner, drinks, transportation, and pre-date grooming, the average date costs approximately $168.
$5,100
Cost Of The Average Engagement Ring
Men spent an average of $5,100 on enengagement rings in 2025.
"I wanted to know where
all the money goes—
So I started digging!"
$36,000
Cost Of The Average Wedding
It's one of the largest single discretionary expenses many couples will ever make.
$5,000 — $7,500
What Many Couples Spend Their Honeymoon
The average honeymoon often costs between $5,000 and $7,500, with international trips frequently exceeding that amount.