D&D 5e Lifestyle Expenses - Daily Cost by Lifestyle
Under the current 2024 rules daily lifestyle expenses run from Free for a wretched lifestyle up to 10 GP per day for an aristocratic lifestyle, with squalid at 1 SP per day, poor at 2 SP per day, modest at 1 GP per day, comfortable at 2 GP per day, and wealthy at 4 GP per day.
Current 2024-rules prices, transcribed from the SRD 5.2.1 equipment tables.
| Item | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wretched | Free | You survive via chance and charity. You're often exposed to natural dangers as a result of sleeping outside. |
| Squalid | 1 SP per Day | You spend the bare minimum for your necessities. You might be exposed to unhealthy conditions and opportunistic criminals. |
| Poor | 2 SP per Day | You spend frugally for your necessities. |
| Modest | 1 GP per Day | You support yourself at an average level. |
| Comfortable | 2 GP per Day | You spend modestly for your necessities and enjoy a few luxuries. |
| Wealthy | 4 GP per Day | You're accustomed to the finer things in life and might have servants. |
| Aristocratic | 10 GP per Day | You pay for the best and might have a staff that supports your lifestyle. Others notice your wealth and might encourage you to share it, either legally or otherwise. |
Every row above is transcribed from the SRD 5.2.1 equipment tables, the current 2024 ruleset, with nothing rounded or homebrewed. For the other categories, see the D&D 5e price reference. To turn a pile of mixed coins into a single number at the table, use the coin calculator. To stock a store with these goods at local markups, use the D&D shop generator.
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