Millennials have been making major changes in their lives and in their spending that boomers have not yet gotten used to. The very simple things that millennials spend their money on and how they view life are really quite different from those of boomers. The following are the 10 items millennials pay for that boomers find completely strange.
Delivery Apps for Things That Are 200 Feet Away
Millennials ordering McDonald’s takeaway from two blocks away for $18 after fees, Seamless, Uber Eats, DoorDash, with average millennial spending $150–$300/month. Boomers who used to cycle literally everywhere find this absurd.
High-End Technology
Millennials continuously purchase the latest and most high-tech gadgets, be it the latest iPad for jotting down notes, health tracking watches, and phones costing over $1000. Occasionally, the Boomer generation will consider such spending either superfluous or overly luxurious.
Subscriptions For Everything
Millennials find it very convenient and time-saving to have meals, essentials, or even entertainment delivered to their homes. For boomers, it is hard to keep up with these recurring fees that seem to be an indefinite.
Sustainable and Ethical Products
Millennials, despite the fact that the cost is usually higher, are still the ones who purchase items that coincide with their environmental or social consciousness. The boomers sometimes question whether the premium price really has an effect.
Pet Care Extras
Millennials are always ready to splurge more on their furry friends for better quality supplies, treats, and comfort items because they consider them part of the family. But boomers may be puzzled by this and think that the pets are being over-pampered.
Avocado Toast (Yes, That’s a Thing)
The price of one order in a trendy Brooklyn café costs anywhere between $14–$18. To boomer, this may translate to a whole loaf of bread and an entire avocado for a week back in their day.
Houseplants That Cost More Than Furniture
Millennials live to keep up their house with Pinterest-worthy vibes, and a single mature Monstera deliciosa or Fiddle-Leaf Fig will set you to $150–$500. Boomers argue they bought a whole couch in 1978 for $300
Skincare Routines Longer Than a CVS Receipt
Ten-step Korean routine, Drunk Elephant, retinoids, and slugging that costs $500–$2,000 annually. To boomers, this makes them go crazy who used to wash their face with dial soap and called it a day.
Concert Tickets That Require a Mortgage Pre-Approval
The Eras Tour by Taylor Swift got resold at the felony prices of $800 up to $8,000, and even though the price is very high, millennials are still purchasing them. The Millennials: “I went to the Eagles concert in ’77 and paid $12.50.”
Experiences Over Material Things
Trends show that millennials are the generation that wants to experience the most in life, from a Hot air balloon ride to a sound bath in the desert. Boomer would say, “We bought a dining-room set that lasted 40 years.” But Millennials say we have the memory and an Instagram post lasting forever.
