Pretty hefty price tag to eat mashed potatoes with that cousin you hate.
A new report found the average American will spend almost $1,000 on Thanksgiving this year. (!!!) Obviously, that’s not just on dinner. It includes travel expenses too.
A poll by the banking app Chime claims the average total spend this year will be $952. Here’s the breakdown:
1. $293 on travel. That includes things like gas, plane tickets, and hotels. If you’re flying with kids, it’s a LOT more than that.
2. $175 on food. It’s that high because a lot of us do MULTIPLE Thanksgivings now. 59% agreed Thanksgiving “day” has turned into Thanksgiving “season.”
3. $110 on drinks. Again, it’s not just one Thanksgiving. 30% are having a “Friendsgiving” this year. Meeting up at a bar can also get expensive quick.
4. $83 on decorations. Things like centerpieces and tablecloths.
5. $291 on other random stuff. We’ll spend almost $300 on miscellaneous expenses around the Thanksgiving holiday.
