"Videoconferencing company Owl Labs has done the math and broken down the real cost of physically going into work. When in the office, in-person and hybrid workers spend an average of $55 a day, according to the 2025 State of Hybrid Work report: $15 on commuting, $18 on lunch, $13 on breakfast and coffee, and $9 on parking. For those with pets, factor in an additional $10 a day for dog walkers or pet sitters."
"For remote workers, who tend to make meals at home and only need to commute from their bed to their desk, their daily costs are considerably lower, averaging just $18 a day at home. This is also down slightly from $19 in 2024, but up from $15 in 2023. These numbers are depressing. They're frustrating. But they're not surprising. Daily commutes to the office can be both costly and time-consuming, given the elevated price of gas and fare hikes."
"Hybrid workers, on the other hand, save an average of $37 when working from home. Given the price gap, it's unsurprising workers are willing to quit their jobs for more flexible work, with 17% quitting in the past year because of changes to their working arrangements. These days, a large coffee costs the best part of $10 in major cities after accounting for tax and tip."
Office-based in-person and hybrid work costs average $55 per day: $15 for commuting, $18 for lunch, $13 for breakfast and coffee, and $9 for parking. Pet care adds about $10 daily. Remote work averages about $18 per day. In-person costs fell from $61 in 2024 to $55 in 2025, and remote costs slipped from $19 to $18. Hybrid workers save roughly $37 when working from home. Elevated gas prices, fare hikes, pricey coffees and lunches drive the cost gap. About 17% of workers quit in the past year due to changes in working arrangements.
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