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Commuting Cost Calculator

Calculate the true monthly cost of traveling to work. Includes fuel, tolls, parking, and vehicle wear and tear. Compare commuting vs working from home.

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Formula

Monthly Cost = (Daily Fuel + Tolls + Parking + Wear) × Days

Aggregates all direct and indirect costs associated with your commute to show the impact on your monthly take-home pay.

Worked Example

A 40km round trip costing $8 in fuel, $5 in tolls, and $10 in parking/wear results in a $460 monthly cost over 20 days.

The Hidden Price of the Daily Drive

Commuting costs often consume 10% to 15% of an average worker's net salary.
  • Fuel price increases hit commuters harder than any other demographic.
  • Reducing commute days by just one per week can save 20% on monthly costs.
  • High mileage significantly lowers the resale value of your vehicle.

Understand your travel expenses to optimize your work-life balance.

You can also calculate changes using our Fuel Cost per KM Calculator or Road Trip Budget Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is "wear and tear" calculated?

This tool uses a standard estimate of $0.10 per KM for tires, oil, and general depreciation from extra mileage.

Is public transport cheaper?

Usually, yes. Compare your result here to the cost of a monthly transit pass to see your potential savings.

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