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Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lens Cost Calculator
Find out which lens type saves you more money based on how often you actually wear them.
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Average annual cost of contact lens solution and cases. Added to monthly lens cost only.
1-Day Acuvue Moist 30 pack
16 packs × $31.75 — lenses only
At your usage frequency, a 90-pack typically offers a lower cost per lens — check the dropdown for a 90-pack variant.
Acuvue Oasys 12 pack
4 packs × $78.95 + $100.00 solution
Based on your selected brands and 20 days/month of wear, Acuvue Oasys 12 pack would be more economical.
You could save approximately $92.20 per year by choosing the monthly option.
Daily Cost Breakdown
Bi-Weekly Cost Breakdown
How the Cost Comparison Works
The true annual cost of contact lenses depends on two things: how often you wear them and what pack size you buy. Daily disposables are used once and discarded, so your costs scale directly with usage — fewer days means fewer lenses. Monthly and bi-weekly lenses follow a fixed replacement schedule regardless of how many days you actually wear them.
For daily lenses, we calculate the total lenses needed per year (days/month × 12 months × 2 eyes), round up to whole packs, and multiply by the lowest available pack price. You can compare daily lens prices across retailers to find the best deal on the brand you choose.
For monthly lenses, you replace one lens per eye per month (12 lenses per eye per year). For bi-weekly lenses, you replace two per eye per month (24 per eye per year). We add solution costs to the monthly total since daily wearers do not need cleaning solution. See current monthly lens prices across all tracked retailers.
Prices shown are the lowest available across all retailers tracked by Contacts Advice. Actual costs may vary — always check the current price before purchasing. This calculator does not account for eye exam fees, shipping, or manufacturer rebates.