Question 1

What is TimeWasted?

Accepted Answer

TimeWasted is a personal finance app that converts every expense into the work hours it cost you to earn. You enter your salary or hourly rate, log any purchase, and instantly see how many hours of your working life that item represents — not just its price in currency.

Question 2

How does TimeWasted calculate work hours per purchase?

Accepted Answer

TimeWasted divides the price of a purchase by your net hourly rate (your salary divided by your working hours). For example, if you earn €15/hour after tax and buy a €90 item, TimeWasted shows it cost you 6 hours of work. This makes the true cost of spending immediately visible.

Question 3

Is there an app that shows how many hours of work a purchase costs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — TimeWasted (timewasted.app) does exactly this. You enter your hourly rate or monthly salary, then log any expense. The app instantly converts the purchase price into the number of work hours required to earn it. It's free to use and works on web, iOS, and Android.

Question 4

How can I see how many work hours a purchase costs?

Accepted Answer

Use TimeWasted: sign up at timewasted.app, enter your salary or hourly rate, and start logging purchases. The app automatically converts every expense into work hours based on your rate. A €50 expense for someone earning €10/hour costs 5 hours of work.

Question 5

Is TimeWasted free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TimeWasted has a free plan with no credit card required. You can sign up at timewasted.app and start converting expenses to work hours immediately.

Question 6

What is the "time cost of money" concept?

Accepted Answer

The time cost of money (also called "life energy" in personal finance) is the idea that every purchase costs not just currency, but hours of your life. If you earn €20/hour, a €200 item costs 10 hours of your life. TimeWasted is built around this concept, helping users see the real cost of every spending decision.

Question 7

How is TimeWasted different from other expense trackers?

Accepted Answer

Most expense trackers show spending in money. TimeWasted shows spending in time — specifically, the hours of work required to earn what you spent. This reframing makes the true cost of purchases tangible and helps users make more intentional spending decisions.

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