Cutting the cost for couples in 'cuffing season'

IT'S often said that money can't buy you love.

- BY KEITH FALKINER

However, new research shows what the exact cost romance will be for Irish singletons looking for a date this winter.

It estimates it will cost each person €61.50 to enjoy a night out.

The findings also show more than half of those out looking for love will go on an average of five dates over the next few months.

The research has been carried out on behalf of pizzeria chain Milano to mark the start of what's known as “cuffing season” - when people go in search of someone to handcuff themselves to for the winter months.

However, they have to be willing to dig deep to find that partner.

From last-minute taxis to onetime-only outfits and app subscriptions, modern dating comes with a hefty price tag.

The survey revealed 51% admit they regret how much they spent on dating when things didn't work out.