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Date Night Budget Calculator — Know Before You Go

Pick your city tier, occasion, and vibe. Get a realistic number — and a plan that fits.

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The 60-second answer

Pick your city tier, occasion, and vibe — and the calculator gives you the realistic cost range for two people. Then PlanADate builds you an actual plan at that budget, free.

Realistic cost range for two
$90 – $130
Standard night, Tier 2 city, cocktails + dinner
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How the numbers are calculated

The calculator uses real cost ranges by city tier × occasion × vibe, calibrated against PlanADate's recent generated plans. The midpoint is what most users actually spend; the high end is what feels indulgent without crossing into "showing off."

What the budget covers

See typical costs by city

Browse the full list of 100+ supported cities or jump to popular ones below.

Austin Nashville New York City Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Miami Seattle Denver Boston New Orleans Portland Atlanta Dallas Houston San Diego Las Vegas Washington, D.C. Minneapolis Charlotte Phoenix Philadelphia Tampa San Antonio

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Frequently asked

How accurate is this calculator?

It's calibrated against thousands of real PlanADate generated plans. The midpoint is what most people actually spend in that city tier × occasion × vibe combination.

Does this include tip?

No — assume 20% on top for service. Tax is built into the venue prices the AI returns when you generate an actual plan.

What if I want to spend less?

Drop the vibe to 'low-key' or check our cheap date ideas guide. PlanADate works great below the calculator's range too.

Will PlanADate stay within the budget I set?

Yes — your budget is a hard input. The AI picks venues that fit it and shows the per-person cost upfront before you commit.