Cosmopolitan found that men spend about $80 on a first date, on average. Other sources suggest that the typical person spends between $50–$100 on date night, occurring on average once a month. However, according to Match.com, 58% of women dont even want an expensive date.
How much should you spend on a first date?
While cancelling due to finances may sound like a cheap move to some, its worth remembering how much a first date can cost. Survey respondents report spending an average of $77 on a first date in 2019, which is no small price to pay for taking a chance on someone new.
How much should a date cost?
Doing so we discovered that the average cost of a date worldwide in 2019 is $85. Thats $31 less than the American average of $116 – but still a little more expensive than a date night in Omaha!
Should I pay for everything on a first date?
Some etiquette experts will tell you that when a man and a woman meet for a first date, the man should always pay. Others say that its 2019, and women are perfectly capable of covering the bill.