Calculating prices in work hours, not dollars
Ever looked at a price tag and thought, How many hours do I need to work for this? Instead of just seeing numbers, what if you could instantly see the cost in terms of your time? That’s why I built Time for Price — a simple browser extension that converts prices into work hours based on your income. Whether you're shopping online or budgeting, it helps you make decisions with time in mind, not just money. Just enter your hourly wage, and the extension automatically overlays the converted value on any product page. No more impulse buys—just instant, clear insight into what something really…
Calculating prices in work hours, not dollars launched on March 27, 2025 with 9 votes, #3,084 of 7,215 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
A Smart Browser Extension that Converts Prices into the time you
In the maker’s words, at launch
Ever looked at a price tag and thought, How many hours do I need to work for this? Instead of just seeing numbers, what if you could instantly see the cost in terms of your time? That’s why I built Time for Price — a simple browser extension that converts prices into work hours based on your income. Whether you're…
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