diff --git a/src/app/api/generate/route.ts b/src/app/api/generate/route.ts
index 0d4a910..384445b 100644
--- a/src/app/api/generate/route.ts
+++ b/src/app/api/generate/route.ts
@@ -112,12 +112,16 @@ Use this exact structure:
         "protein": 30,
         "carbs": 45,
         "fat": 20
-      }
+      },
+      "estimatedCost": 12.50,
+      "takeoutEquivalent": 25.00
     }
   ]
 }
 
-Generate 5 diverse recipes with realistic nutritional information and accurate prep/cook times in minutes. Make them practical and delicious.`,
+Generate 5 diverse recipes with realistic nutritional information and accurate prep/cook times in minutes. Make them practical and delicious.
+
+For each recipe, include estimatedCost (realistic total grocery cost for ingredients in USD) and takeoutEquivalent (what a similar meal would cost at a restaurant or delivery service in USD). Be realistic with pricing.`,
               },
             ],
           },
diff --git a/src/app/generate/page.tsx b/src/app/generate/page.tsx
index 5680b0e..892c25b 100644
--- a/src/app/generate/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/generate/page.tsx
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ interface Recipe {
     carbs: number;
     fat: number;
   };
+  estimatedCost: number;
+  takeoutEquivalent: number;
 }
 
 export default function GeneratePage() {
diff --git a/src/components/InstructionsSection.tsx b/src/components/InstructionsSection.tsx
index d2cbe69..17f712d 100644
--- a/src/components/InstructionsSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/InstructionsSection.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 "use client";
 
-import { useState } from "react";
+import { useState, ReactNode } from "react";
 
 interface InstructionsSectionProps {
   recipeName: string;
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ interface InstructionsSectionProps {
   instructions: string[];
   detailedInstructions: string[] | null;
   onDetailedInstructionsLoaded: (instructions: string[]) => void;
+  additionalButtons?: ReactNode;
 }
 
 export default function InstructionsSection({
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ export default function InstructionsSection({
   instructions,
   detailedInstructions,
   onDetailedInstructionsLoaded,
+  additionalButtons,
 }: InstructionsSectionProps) {
   const [isLoadingDetails, setIsLoadingDetails] = useState(false);
   const [detailsError, setDetailsError] = useState<string | null>(null);
@@ -61,24 +63,30 @@ export default function InstructionsSection({
         ))}
       </ol>
 
-      {/* Detailed Instructions Button */}
-      {!detailedInstructions && (
-        <button
-          onClick={(e) => {
-            e.stopPropagation();
-            handleExpandInstructions();
-          }}
-          disabled={isLoadingDetails}
-          className="mt-4 minecraft-text bg-black/30 px-4 py-2 border-2 border-black/50 text-sm hover:bg-black/50 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 hover:cursor-pointer"
-        >
-          {isLoadingDetails ? "Loading..." : "Detailed Instructions"}
-        </button>
-      )}
+      {/* Action Buttons Row */}
+      <div className="mt-4 flex flex-wrap gap-3 items-center">
+        {/* Detailed Instructions Button */}
+        {!detailedInstructions && (
+          <button
+            onClick={(e) => {
+              e.stopPropagation();
+              handleExpandInstructions();
+            }}
+            disabled={isLoadingDetails}
+            className="minecraft-text bg-black/30 px-4 py-2 border-2 border-black/50 text-sm hover:bg-black/50 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 hover:cursor-pointer"
+          >
+            {isLoadingDetails ? "Loading..." : "Detailed Instructions"}
+          </button>
+        )}
 
-      {/* Show label when detailed instructions are displayed */}
-      {detailedInstructions && (
-        <p className="mt-3 text-xs opacity-60">✓ Showing detailed instructions</p>
-      )}
+        {/* Show label when detailed instructions are displayed */}
+        {detailedInstructions && (
+          <p className="text-xs opacity-60">✓ Showing detailed instructions</p>
+        )}
+
+        {/* Additional buttons passed from parent */}
+        {additionalButtons}
+      </div>
 
       {/* Error message */}
       {detailsError && <p className="mt-2 text-sm text-red-400">{detailsError}</p>}
diff --git a/src/components/RecipeCard.tsx b/src/components/RecipeCard.tsx
index b496950..4cf860c 100644
--- a/src/components/RecipeCard.tsx
+++ b/src/components/RecipeCard.tsx
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ interface Recipe {
     carbs: number;
     fat: number;
   };
+  estimatedCost: number;
+  takeoutEquivalent: number;
 }
 
 interface RecipeCardProps {
@@ -30,11 +32,13 @@ export default function RecipeCard({ recipe }: RecipeCardProps) {
   const [isOpen, setIsOpen] = useState(false);
   const [copied, setCopied] = useState(false);
   const [detailedInstructions, setDetailedInstructions] = useState<string[] | null>(null);
+  const [showCostBreakdown, setShowCostBreakdown] = useState(false);
   const playClick = useClickSound();
   const playPageTurn = usePageTurnSound();
   const playPageBack = usePageBackSound();
 
   const handleCopy = async () => {
+    const savings = recipe.takeoutEquivalent - recipe.estimatedCost;
     const recipeText = `
 ${recipe.name}
 
@@ -44,6 +48,8 @@ Time: Prep ${recipe.prepTime} min | Cook ${recipe.cookTime} min | Total ${recipe
 
 Nutrition: ${recipe.macros.calories} cal | ${recipe.macros.protein}g protein | ${recipe.macros.carbs}g carbs | ${recipe.macros.fat}g fat
 
+Cost: ~$${recipe.estimatedCost.toFixed(2)} | Takeout: ~$${recipe.takeoutEquivalent.toFixed(2)} | You save: $${savings.toFixed(2)}
+
 Ingredients:
 ${recipe.ingredients.map((ing) => `• ${ing}`).join("\n")}
 
@@ -139,7 +145,34 @@ ${recipe.instructions.map((step, i) => `${i + 1}. ${step}`).join("\n")}
             instructions={recipe.instructions}
             detailedInstructions={detailedInstructions}
             onDetailedInstructionsLoaded={setDetailedInstructions}
+            additionalButtons={
+              <button
+                onClick={(e) => {
+                  e.stopPropagation();
+                  playClick();
+                  setShowCostBreakdown(!showCostBreakdown);
+                }}
+                className="minecraft-text bg-black/30 px-4 py-2 border-2 border-black/50 text-sm hover:bg-black/50 transition-colors hover:cursor-pointer"
+              >
+                {showCostBreakdown ? "Hide Cost Breakdown" : "Cost Breakdown"}
+              </button>
+            }
           />
+
+          {/* Cost Breakdown Content */}
+          {showCostBreakdown && (
+            <div className="mt-3 flex flex-wrap gap-4 text-sm">
+              <span className="bg-black/30 px-3 py-1 border-2 border-black/50">
+                🛒 Grocery Cost: ~${recipe.estimatedCost.toFixed(2)}
+              </span>
+              <span className="bg-black/30 px-3 py-1 border-2 border-black/50">
+                🍔 Takeout Equivalent: ~${recipe.takeoutEquivalent.toFixed(2)}
+              </span>
+              <span className="bg-green-900/50 px-3 py-1 border-2 border-green-700/50">
+                ✅ You Save: ${(recipe.takeoutEquivalent - recipe.estimatedCost).toFixed(2)}
+              </span>
+            </div>
+          )}
         </>
       )}
     </div>