NYT
Gen Z Can’t Afford a First Date
Monday, August 3, 2026
Dating costs in New York City include dinner averaging around $130 per person, cocktails at premium prices, and movie tickets that have risen significantly in recent years. A survey or report on dating expenses would be needed to substantiate specific cost claims and their impact on dating patterns among Generation Z residents.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/nyregion/gen-z-dating-too-expensive-cost.html