That's what I found out when I was in Calgary. I remember going through my bank account and tracking the two years I was at my peak of dating. I saw over 100 different women, some only once, some over the course of a few months (none longer than a few months). I found based on all the dates and activities I was getting up to in order to meet women, I was spending close to $2000/month chasing women. I'd maybe get laid once a month on average and usually with women that weren't worth having sex with. In two years I probably only had sex through normal dating with a handful of women I was proud to have sex with.

For $1200/month I can fuck 4 girls who are all on par look wise (or better) with the women I'd be proud of fucking. The problem is most guys, myself included, want more than just mindless sex BUT that's just a hope and illusion. After over a decade of looking, it appears mindless sex is all women can offer. Also, ironically, the best relationships with women I've had were the ones that started off as nothing but mindless sex. Dating in itself is a waste of time, imo. It's not natural and not truly how women ought to meet and develop good relationships. Dating for women is just a way to have something to do. Most are not genuinely looking for more than that.

So, in the end, escorts win for the cost to what you get.