PSA: I tried working from a cafe in Lisbon for a week versus a co-working space. The difference was about $150.

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Ouch, that's a serious price jump. I feel that pain, trying to save a bit of money and then the coffee adds up way faster than you'd think. A co-working space is definitely the smarter move if you're there for more than a day or two. That extra cost for a proper desk and reliable wifi starts to make total sense.

marybutler13d ago

Yeah, the coffee thing is real, but for me the real killer is the food. You go in for a three dollar coffee but then you're stuck there for hours and end up buying a ten dollar sandwich and a five dollar pastry. That's like twenty bucks right there, not even counting the drink. A coworking space has a fridge so you can bring your own lunch, which saves way more than people realize. The coffee cost is just the start of it.

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quinnm7713d ago

Totally agree about the food being the real trap. You mentioned the ten dollar sandwich and it's so true, but what about the snacks too? Like you go up for another coffee and suddenly you're grabbing a seven dollar bag of chips without even thinking. It feels like every time you get up to stretch your legs, your wallet gets lighter.