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Gift Exchange Spending Limit Calculator

Two quick checks: how much you can spend per exchange, and a fair limit for the whole group.

Your exchanges

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Fair group limit

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Running the exchange? Draw names with the free Secret Santa name drawer. Printables: the Secret Santa Kit, White Elephant Gift Exchange Games, and the Holiday Gift & Budget Planner to track all your gifts.

How to use it

Left box: split the money you set aside for exchanges across each group, after wrapping. Right box: ask each player privately for the most they are comfortable spending, then use the lowest number so nobody is priced out. The median is shown for reference only. See how much to spend on Secret Santa.

Questions

What is a fair Secret Santa limit?

A limit everyone can afford. Using the lowest comfortable amount from the group keeps it fair.

Should the limit include wrapping?

Most groups mean the gift itself. Budget wrapping separately so it does not surprise you.

Is my data saved?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser.

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