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Calculate cost-per-hour for your games and compare against Netflix, cinema and other entertainment. Prove gaming is worth it.
Gaming is the Cheapest Entertainment in India
When you calculate cost per hour, gaming consistently beats every other form of entertainment. A ₹1,199 Valorant battle pass that gives 300 hours of engagement costs just ₹4/hour. Compare that to a cinema ticket at ₹250–₹450 for 2–3 hours (₹100–150/hour) or a restaurant meal at ₹400+ per person per hour. Even gaming cafes in Delhi — charging ₹30–₹60/hour — are cheaper than most entertainment.
How to Calculate Gaming Cost Per Hour
Add up everything you spend on a game: purchase price, DLCs, battle passes, skins and top-ups. Then divide by your total hours played. Most free-to-play games with optional cosmetics end up at ₹5–₹25/hour for active players. Even premium PC titles like CS2 with a ₹5,000 skin budget spread over 500+ hours cost just ₹10/hour.
BGMI and Free Fire Economics
Both BGMI and Free Fire are free-to-play, with revenue from cosmetics. A typical active player spends ₹500–₹2,000/month on diamonds and royale passes. At 2–3 hours/day (60–90 hours/month), this translates to ₹5–₹30/hour — often cheaper than mobile data costs. Track your spending vs. hours with this calculator and the Hours Tracker to see your true cost.
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