Outside of the cost of the date, make sure it is something you both would enjoy. The amount of money you spent is insignificant when you do not enjoy each other's company, or the activity.
this is so true. Always make sure it is something you both like. This helps in one or the other upset about paying for something they don't care about...
There are a lot of inexpensive options. Sometimes, I think people are trying too hard to impress or believe more money = better date.