Price ÷ Uses = True Value
| Item | Price | Uses | CPU | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 fast fashion top | $20 | 5 wears | $4.00 | Expensive per use |
| $200 quality jacket | $200 | 200 wears | $1.00 | Great value |
| $80 shoes | $80 | 300 wears | $0.27 | Excellent |
| $50 dress (worn once) | $50 | 1 wear | $50.00 | Rent instead |
| $1000 phone (2yr) | $1000 | 730 days | $1.37/day | Daily use = value |
| $300 gym membership/yr | $300 | 150 visits | $2.00 | If you actually go |
| Rule | Why |
|---|---|
| Buy quality for daily-use items | Shoes, mattress, phone, jacket — cost per use drops fast |
| Rent or borrow for one-time use | Formal wear, tools, equipment |
| The $1/wear target | If CPU > $5/use, reconsider the purchase |
| Expensive ≠ wasteful | A $500 item used daily for 3 years = $0.46/use |