Groceries, fitness classes and therapy all go under the wide umbrella of health expenses – and it all costs money
What does it take to be well? The answer varies from person to person. For some, it may require prescription medication and yoga classes; for others, it could be a vegetarian diet and regular doctor visits. One thing is certain: it costs money.
Americans spend more than $6,000 (£4,500) per person a year on wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute. This makes the US “the largest wellness economy by far”. In the UK, per capita average wellness spending is $3,342 (£2,505).
$280 for employer-sponsored healthcare
$80 on psychotherapy
$10 on a prescription medication
$360 on personal training
$20 on my gym membership (discounted with the personal training), and $45 on a protein-powder subscription
I’m also part of a run club and rec sports league, which have an upfront cost for multiple months, but combined are about $75 per month. It’s funny, I don’t consider myself very athletic, but it sure doesn’t look that way from my spending.
$35 on a prescription skincare subscription for a two-month supply (but I’m planning to cancel)
$15 average on moisturizer/cleanser that will last multiple months
£500 for groceries
£400 for a ready-meal delivery subscription
£40 for protein shakes