Top 6 Frugal ways to save money on a date

Written on October 14, 2009 – 7:36 am | by Kampung Boy |

Bringing your date out on a lavish dinner or buying expensive gifts is always easier said then done. Of course if your parents are multi millionaire, then i have nothing more to say. It does not mean you can’t go out on a date and being happy if you can’t spend lavishly right?


There are many ways you can interact with your love and make every outing meaningful. Not only meaningful but also can save money ma. It’s like killing two birds with one stone, date the girl you like and on the same time save money.

Here are some tips and pointer on save money dates that you can do or try :-

Going to the library

Many thought that by dating at the library is so boring and outdated. You wil be surprised as hunting for books on the topics that interest both parties can be fun and challenging.

Browsing books together on the book shelf can be romantic. Investing time in practical activities with a date really will help in personal growth. Once again you killed two birds with one stone.

Candle light dinner at home

I am fine if you bring a date to a fine dinning posh dinner on Valentines day but i am against bringing your date out on such a date always. Imagine spending around RM 200 just for a dinner. It is absurd from my point of view.

Why don’t take the initiative to prepare a romantic candle light dinner at home. This means going to shopping together for the ingredients and cook.

Not only that, eating at home is much healthier compared eating outside. You can control what goes in and out of the food.

Just get a table cloth, candles and a few simple dishes and you are done. A romantic candle light dinner at home. Save money and also romantic!

Outdoor actives and sports

This is my favorite way if i want to save money with my date. I love sports so much. Jogging is one the best ways to save money on a date. Just get a good pair of jogging shoes and you are done.

Not only you can burn those calories, you can spend quality time with your love ones as well.

Maybe joggin is not suitable, you can spend quality time with your date by playing badminton, tennis, cycling, kayaking or even skating together. Try it out and trust me it will be fun.

Test drives and window shopping

Who says you must buy things for your date whenever you go out with her? Window shopping is also recommended way to save money on a date.

Another method is to test drives cars on showroom. This is a very cheap activity but fruitful as this will allow both of you to encourage and motivate on each other to pursue their financial dream and goals.

Free and affordable entertainment

Is there still free lunch in this world? Yeah maybe! Get updates from local newspapers regularly as there are highlights of free and cheap entertainment activities such as exhibitions, musical plays or even concerts in town.

Matta fair, PC Fair are some of the exhibitions in town that are held yearly. Spend time with your date there. It does not mean you go to Matta fair u need to buy a holiday package right? So it’s a good and cheap way to spend quality time together.

Appreciate nature

Spend time together with your love ones at parks or beaches. Bring food and drinks and set up a picnic where two of you spend time looking at sunsets. It is a very beautiful sight and indeed more beautiful if you can spend with your love ones there.

It does not cause you much as you don’t have to pay money to get into a park or seaside. The most, just spend some money on transportation and the some money on food and drinks prepared by both of you. Isn’t that simple and cost effective?

Most importantly, appreciate your the other half and love them unconditionally. I really hope my 6 methods can help you couples out there to date more cost effectively. Dating is important as it brings closeness towards each other.

Date your girls like never before without getting a big hole in your pocket! Enjoy..

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  1. 2 Responses to “Top 6 Frugal ways to save money on a date”

  2. By lemon on Oct 14, 2009 | Reply

    Good on you! I always believe Rm5 for a meal is the same as Rm20 a meal. Both ended up in the stomach and pass out as ….;)

  3. By Kampung Boy on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply

    Lolx… Sometimes RM 5 food can be as tasty as RM 20 also. Am i right? ^^

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