Gift Budget Calculator

How to use it

1. Choose the occasion for the gift.
2. Set how close you are to the person.
3. Read the indicative price range and its midpoint.

What it works out and how

The tool looks up a table of common ranges by occasion and closeness. For the most significant occasion, ranges run from 100–200 for someone very close down to 40–70 for an acquaintance; for other occasions they sit roughly between 15 and 80. Besides the range, the midpoint is shown as a reference figure.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a social rule?

No. These are indicative figures based on widespread custom. Your finances and the actual relationship matter more than any table.

How much do people give at a wedding?

The usual approach is to cover at least the cost of your own meal and add something depending on closeness, but nobody should go into debt to attend a wedding.

What about a group gift?

Use the range as an individual contribution. A group can afford a better gift without anyone paying more than their share.