Commute Savings vs Car Calculator

Calculate how much money you save by bike commuting instead of driving. Includes fuel, parking, insurance, depreciation, and health benefits.

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The average car costs $0.50-0.70 per km when you include fuel, insurance, depreciation, maintenance, and parking. A bike costs $0.03-0.10 per km. A 10 km commute by bike 4 days/week saves $2,000-4,000 per year. Health benefits are substantial: regular bike commuters have 41% lower risk of death from all causes (BMJ, 2017). Time difference is often smaller than expected — a 10 km bike commute takes 25-35 minutes vs 15-30 minutes by car (including parking and walking). E-bikes close the gap further.