Remote work savings calculator
Working from home can save you thousands a year – but only if you look at the full picture: rent, commute, childcare, food, and time. Use this guide together with the Real Cost Simulator to estimate your real remote‑work savings.
1. Savings from commute and "getting ready"
Remote work can reduce or eliminate daily travel. In the simulator you can:
- Switch your transport mode to "Remote / no commute"
- Set remote days per week with the "What if" slider
- Watch your monthly commute cost and total job hours drop as you add remote time
2. Housing and location flexibility
Going remote often unlocks cheaper housing – either in the same city or somewhere entirely different. The simulator lets you:
- Decrease your rent to model moving slightly further out
- Use the city comparison card to test "what if I lived in Lisbon, Bali, Valencia…"
- See the combined effect of lower rent and less commuting
3. Lifestyle, family and health savings
Remote work can mean fewer takeaways, less paid childcare, and more control over your health:
- Cut "Time trade" spending like taxis and last‑minute deliveries
- Reduce childcare estimates if you or a partner are more available at home
- Decrease "Belonging" and "Identity" spend on clothes and socialising that are mostly for the office
4. Turn it into a decision, not a vibe
The goal isn't to say "remote is always better" – it's to put numbers on the trade‑offs so you can negotiate, change roles, or move with your eyes open. After you've played with the sliders, you'll know:
- How much more (or less) you keep per month if you go remote
- Your new real hourly rate after remote‑related changes
- Whether you'd accept a lower headline salary for a better life