Coworking memberships vs. coffee shop hopping for 3 months - the math was brutal

I tried both approaches when I started nomading in Medellin. Coffee shops seemed cheap at first, $3 for a latte and I'd camp for 4 hours. But after adding up the daily drinks, snacks, and the occasional lunch because I felt guilty, I was dropping nearly $450 a month. Plus finding an outlet and decent WiFi was a gamble every morning. Switched to a $120 monthly coworking pass at Selina and suddenly I had guaranteed internet, free coffee, and I could leave my bag on the chair to pee. Has anyone else run the numbers on this and found the same?

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andrew_rodriguez2d ago

Honestly never thought about it like that but you're totally right.

ellis.mia3d ago

Wait, isn't the $120 coworking pass actually cheaper than all those coffees?

samjohnson3d ago

Wait hold up. $450 a month for coffee shop hopping? That's insane. I mean I get the math but like... you're buying a full meal every time you sit down? I figured it was like $5 tops for a couple hours. But leaving your bag to pee though - that alone is worth the coworking price. I'd be paranoid the whole time someone's gonna walk off with my laptop.