With COVID-19 not only effecting the country’s economy but also ours, we all need a list of cheap date ideas in our back pocket. 

  
Fear not! For we are here to help you out! Here’s a list of dates that don’t require you to spend a fortune, especially during these trying times. 

+ Go for a Swim

Whether it’s the pool in your condo or a hidden waterfall or the beach, swimming is definitely cheap and so much fun. 

Pick a day that’s just unbearably hot and pack a swimsuit, some sunscreen and some snacks and head over to a body of water that’s free and safe. We would definitely recommend a waterfall swim for a more adventurous date. 

You will only have to spend a little money on some snacks just in case you get a little snacky and you will get to spend a few hours cooling down and splashing water on each other. 

+ Movie Night at Home

There’s nothing better then snuggling together under a blanket, with a container of popcorn in hand while watching a movie. Since it’s date night, why not up your game a little and build a fort. 

Instead of just watching one movie, watch movies that have sequels like Harry Potter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, Toy Story or Shrek. Here’s a list of Best Movie Sequels of All Time that you can refer to. 

If you are a fan of tv shows then you should definitely binge-watch a series like The Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things or Bridgerton. Here’s a list of 19 Top-Rated Netflix Series and New Releases for you to check out. 

+ Romantic Picnic

This date starts with the preparation of food. Since we’re on a budget, cooking at home is definitely the answer. Here are some recipes for simple and easy picnic food. 

Cooking together = spending time together, plus, you can turn it into a competition! 

When the cooking is done, pack up the food (don’t forget a picnic mat), head out to the beach or a nearby park, lay out your food on the mat and enjoy the delicious food you prepared while spending time together in nature. 

+ Instagram Photoshoot 

All you need for this date is your phone and maybe a selfie stick. Spend the day exploring Instagrammable spots around town to take photos of each other or with each other. 

While you are practicing your photography skills, you can also level-up in your Instagram game. 

You can simply Google search Instagrammable spots in your city or be more spontaneous and adventurous by driving around your town, looking for nice graffiti on walls or intricately designed buildings for the best photos. 

+ At Home Spa Day

Don’t spend a fortune booking a spa appointment! Create a checklist of spa treatments that you would like and then take turns checking off the list by giving each other facials, massages or whatever is on the list at the comfort of your own home! 

For this date, you won’t even have to buy a at home spa kit cuz they pricey as hell. Instead, use the products that you already have and maybe even make some natural homemade masks for your face and hair. To make it more realistic, here’s a Spotify playlist of spa music.

+ Game Night 

You can go two ways with this date, either video games or board games. Video games can just be played among the two of you but for board games, you will definitely need more couple friends.

A video game date can be done face to face or even virtually. You could play the typical multiplayer battle royale games, like PUBG and Fortnight, or sandbox games like Minecraft where you can get creative and build a home together, cook meals for each other, watch the sunrise and even go on a boat ride together. 

Board games will require more than two people, so invite some couple friends, no singles, we don’t want no third wheels. 

You can always dig up your storage to find some games like Monopoly and Uno, if you can’t find anything then just play charades!

+ Get Messy 

By get messy, we mean play messy games like a water balloon fight or twister with paint. A water balloon fight is super easy and cheap. You just have to go to the nearest RM2 shop and get some balloons, fill them up with water and throw them at each other.

Twister with paint is also easy and cheap. Just get some cheap paint from a stationery store, pour it onto your twister circles and let the game begin. It will leave you with a belly full of laughs and a body covered in paint. 

+ Shoot Some Hoops

Literally all you need is a basketball. That’s all. Then drive, walk or cycle to a park near your house with a basketball court and start shooting some hoops. 

You get to work out and sweat a little while spending quality time together. Make sure you bring a bottle of water!

+ Take a Hike

Another date that also allows you to workout while spending time together. Hiking in Malaysia is perfect as we are blessed with beautiful hills all around us. You don’t even have to pay to go on a hike date!

To add a little spice to the hike, you could always choose a location with a waterfall on the way and even pack a small surprise picnic. 

The best part about a hike is definitely reaching the peak of the hill and taking in the beautiful view. Don’t forget to get some photos for the gram!

+ At Home Karaoke

Download a karaoke app like Smule or Houseparty and sing your heart out! Make sure you prepare some delicious snacks for the date and water to soothe the throat after all that singing. 

If you don’t have space on your phone, then you could always use YouTube. Connect your laptop to the TV and Tadaa! You have your own karaoke screen to serenade each other with love songs.