Meal Cost Feasibility Calculator
Compare Self‑Prepared vs Meal Service costs. Adjust inputs to see monthly & annual totals, per‑meal costs, and savings.
General
Self‑Prepared
Meal Service
Monthly Totals
Self‑Prepared
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Meals: R0
Delivery: R0
Per‑meal: R0
Meal Service
R0
Meals: R0
Delivery: R0
Per‑meal: R0
Monthly Savings
R0 (0%)
Annual Totals
Self‑Prepared
R0
Meal Service
R0
Annual Savings
R0 (0%)
Tip: Use People to scale totals for families. Defaults reflect typical SA assumptions (R50 self‑prepared, R120 meal service, R35 vs R150 delivery, 2 deliveries/month, 60 meals/person/month).
| Factor | Self‑Prepared | Meal Service |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery lead time | Same day (in‑store or same‑day grocery delivery) | 5–8 working days |
| Time commitment | ~2–4 hrs/week (batch cooking) | Minimal (reheat only) |
| Flexibility | Full control over portions, macros & flavour | Fixed menus; limited macro control |
