Why Do So Many People Think Dating Events Are Too Expensive?
"A dating event costs nearly $80? That's way too expensive!" That's the first reaction many people have when they see the ticket price for a dating event like Clique. At first glance, the price may seem high and that's completely understandable. The interesting part is that most of us only focus on the cost of a single event, while overlooking the total cost of finding someone who is genuinely compatible. Instead of asking, "Is one ticket too expensive?", try asking a different question: How much time and money does it actually take to meet the right person?
The Real Cost of Dating Apps Is Higher Than You Think
Many people choose dating apps because they believe they're the most affordable way to find a relationship. In reality, the true cost goes far beyond money. You may spend anywhere from a few days to several weeks chatting with someone online. After dozens of conversations, the outcome is often the same, you get ghosted, or both of you gradually lose interest before ever meeting in person.
Even if you make it to a first date, you'll likely pay for coffee, dinner, a movie, or other activities. In major cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, it's surprisingly easy for a first date to cost around 1 million VND. If it takes multiple first dates before you meet someone truly compatible, your overall dating expenses can quickly add up—not to mention the countless hours and emotional energy you've already invested.
One Clique Event Lets You Meet 10–15 Pre-Screened Singles
Unlike endlessly searching through dating apps, Clique is designed to shorten the entire dating process. In just one evening, you'll have the opportunity to meet 10 to 15 singles in person. More importantly, every participant has already been pre-screened based on criteria such as age, relationship goals, and overall compatibility. Instead of spending weeks texting only to discover you're looking for different things, you can quickly sense whether there's genuine chemistry during your very first conversation.
Beyond meeting new people, guests also enjoy unlimited cocktails throughout the event and participate in carefully designed activities that help conversations flow naturally and effortlessly.
Dating Cost Comparison: Dating Apps vs. Clique
Let's do a simple calculation. If each first date costs around 1 million VND, meeting 15 different people could easily cost 15 million VND. And that's before counting the hours spent texting, coordinating schedules, commuting, and going on dates that ultimately lead nowhere. With a single Clique event, however, you can meet 10–15 potential matches in one evening. Even better, if you attend two events without getting a mutual match, your third event is completely free. That means across three events, you'll have the chance to meet approximately 40–45 compatible singles, while Clique also reconnects you with anyone you've mutually matched with after the event. When you look at the entire journey, Clique doesn't just save you money, it can save you months, or even years, of searching.
The Biggest Value Isn't the Ticket Price—It's the Time You Save
When people think about dating costs, they usually focus only on the amount they pay upfront. But time is also a cost. Every week spent texting someone who's not compatible. Every first date that goes nowhere. Every time you have to start over from scratch. These are the hidden costs that very few people actually calculate.
Clique doesn't promise you'll find your partner after just one event. What Clique does promise is an opportunity to meet more compatible people in less time through an experience specifically designed to encourage authentic, meaningful connections. If you're deciding between continuing to search through dating apps or trying a new approach, perhaps the most important comparison isn't the ticket price, it's how much time you could save on your journey to meeting the right person.