Usually cheaper coffee inputs—if waste stays controlled.
Cost depends on grams per drink, bean price and dialling-in waste. Manual espresso may also need a separate grinder.
The cheapest machine is the routine with the lowest total.
A low checkout price can be overtaken by capsules, wasted milk or early replacement. Enter the price you can buy today and the way your household actually drinks coffee.
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5-year estimate£3,830
about £64/month · £1.05/drink across 3,650 drinks
- Equipment
- £550
- Coffee
- £1,840
- Milk
- £635
- Care + reserve
- £625
- Energy
- £180
Low equipment entry can hide a high per-drink commitment.
The capsule price is easy to count. Compare it across every drink you expect to make during ownership.
Convenience changes milk, cleaning and repair assumptions.
Fresh beans can be economical, while filters, milk-system cleaner and a more complex appliance belong in the total.
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