How much does the average single spend on dating per year?

The Average Single Person Spends Over $1,700 a Year on Dating:

We're only a couple weeks away from Valentine's Day, and not to put any extra pressure on you . . . but yeah, you need to get into a relationship soon.  Because you can't AFFORD to be single. --According to a survey by Match.com, a single person spends an average of $1,741 per year on dating . . . or going out looking for people to date.  Here's the breakdown.

--Entertainment, restaurants and bars cost $650 per year.

--New clothes cost $431 per year.

--Cabs and other transportation to dates cost $210 per year.

--Haircuts, hair styles, and hair products cost $162 per year.

--Other grooming and cosmetic products cost $188 per year.

--And gifts cost $100 per year.

--And after ALL that spending . . . the average single person only goes on 24 dates per year, or two per month.  (Press Association)