How is this calculated?
This tool multiplies your daily commute cost and round-trip commute time by your weekly remote work days and the number of working weeks in a year (52), estimating the annual commuting cost and time you could save by working from home.
Why has remote work become such a global trend?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work arrangements have become firmly established in workplace culture around the world β not only cutting commuting cost and time, but also drawing attention as a way to improve work-life balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good way to use the time I save?
How you use the saved commute time is up to you, but a lot of research points to reinvesting it in things that improve quality of life β sleep, exercise, and time with family β as having a positive effect.
What other costs does remote work affect?
This calculator only accounts for transportation cost. In practice, you might also factor in savings or added expenses for meals, clothing, and the electricity and internet costs of working from home for a fuller comparison.