How Much Americans Would Pay For a Perfect Night’s Sleep During COVID-19 Pandemic?

In May 2020, we surveyed 1000 respondents across the United States on “How much would you pay for a perfect night’s sleep during COVID-19 pandemic?”. The results reveal interesting data from what Americans would give up for a year of perfect sleep to differences in terms of sleep between males and females during the pandemic.

I. Survey Demographics

We surveyed 1,000 Americans from 18 years to 73 years. 51% of them are female while 49% are male.

II. Survey Results

III. Major Takeaways

The average American would pay $328 for a perfect night’s sleep during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is up from $306, the average amount Americans said they’d pay in 2019.

Things Americans would do in exchange for a year of perfect sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• 37% of Americans would give up sex or porn
• 41% of Americans would give up social media
• 40% of Americans would give up alcohol and smoking
• 39% would give up video games
• 26% would give up steaming services such as Netflix or Hulu
• 21.5% would become a vegetarian for a year

The average Americans only get 6.6 hours of sleep per night during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 7.2 hours before the outbreak

• Side sleepers got the worst sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to back and stomach sleepers
• During the Coronavirus pandemic, Male has a better sleep with an average of 6.8 hours per night, compared to Female with only 6.4 hours

IV. Methodology And Limitations

To collect the data shown above, we surveyed 1000 respondents who live in the United States. An attention-checker question was included to ensure the participants did not mindlessly answer questions.

Because the survey relies on self-reporting, issues such as telescoping and exaggeration can influence responses. Please also note that this survey’s results do not reflect our opinions.

V. Fair Use Statement

If you know someone who could benefit from our findings, feel free to share this project with them. The graphics and content are available for noncommercial reuse. All we ask is that you link back to this page so that readers get all the necessary information and our contributors receive proper credit.

VI. Other Important Readings

• Coronavirus Pandemic And Americans Sleep
• Sleep and the Immune System: Using Sleep to Combat the Coronavirus
• Been sleeping less this last year? You’re not alone
• Healthcare Worker’ Sleep During COVID-19 Pandemic In The U.S.
• Your Pets Feel The COVID-19 Anxiety, Too
• Sleep Habits Post Lockdown In The U.S. (2020)
• COVID-19 Effect On Dreams: New Study Of 1000 Americans
• Survey: 64% Of Americans Have Nightmares About Work
• Netflix & Sleep In The U.S. (2020)