It is possible to live cheaper than i thought.

anniehoo

After a massive mechanics bill last week im absolutely smashed until the end of the month and was havin a heart attack how i was goin to manage. But, ive surprised myself with how little ive spent in the last few days.

• Have been web texting
• Stopped buying the evening newspaper and reading it online
• Make essential calls in work
• Bring my lunch to work
• Bussin it to and from work (saving €32/wk on petrol and toll fees)
• Made own popcorn and brought it to the flicks on sat eve
• Cooking proper dinners and actually eating leftovers the next day.

Im amazed more at the amount i used to spend by just being pure lazy. I might just get to the end of the month without having to raid my savings

My name is URL

I don't understand the question

TheZohanS

So the moral of the story is cars are bad?

whadabouchasir

My name is URL wrote: »

I don't understand the question

I think the op means live instead of leave.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Maybe you should invest your extra cash on some English lessons?

anniehoo

My name is URL wrote: »

I don't understand the question

I didnt ask one.

Gone Drinking

anniehoo wrote: »

• Made own popcorn and brought it to the flicks on sat eve

Fair enough on the other stuff, but thats just Cavan.

AnonoBoy

Newflash: Woman surprised that saving money is possible!

fifth

You shouldn't have gone to the cinema..

jumpguy

Fair play, was actually surprised by how much I saved on credit. Nearly all my friends are on Vodafone so I switched over the other day for the free calls and texts and have saved a bomb. 20 Euro credit lasts me nearly 2 months!

You could ask the mechanic to keep the car now, you're getting the bus. :P

marcsignal

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Newflash: Woman surprised that saving money is possible!

LOL !!! Fckn Wicked

devereaux17

cool chum

phasers

Could have saved another tenner if you downloaded the film.



Also, why should we care?

My name is URL

Its possible to save money by not spending as much?

seriously?

This is blog material tbh, or maybe I'm trolling.. I don't know anymore =(

phasers

My name is URL wrote: »

Its possible to save money by not spending as much?

seriously?

This is blog material tbh, or maybe I'm trolling.. I don't know anymore =(

You're not trolling, you're contributing to this thread in the only way possible.

K4t

phasers wrote: »

Also, why should we care?

You're going to college next year aren't you? You should be picking up tips like these.

Agent Smith

Pfft, Why do things in half messures?

Need bog roll? - Pop into mcdonalds and have a McPee..
Steal stationary from work, Sell in the market at the weekend.

genericguy

Agent Smith wrote: »

Need bog roll? - Pop into mcdonalds and have a McPee...

ah the oul "mc shit with lies"...
"i'll buy something when I've gone to the toilet..."

TPD

How much money do you reckon you could save per week/month/year OP? You could lose weight by eating 'proper dinners' while saving for a holiday or something. I want 15% though.

Abi

The Perfect Drug wrote: »

You could lose weight by eating 'proper dinners'

You're in trouble lol

allthedoyles

Thanks for the sound advice Annie , however there are even more ways to live cheaper , like :

• Only eat twice a day
• Dont make telephone calls at all
• Cancel Sky subscription
• Dont buy take-aways
• Get a lift to work
• Dont keep money in your wallet
• Dont use credit cards nor laser cards
• As you said yourself - eat leftovers
• Dont buy cigarettes - dont buy drink
• If you want to use internet , go to your local library where its free

Whiskey Devil

allthedoyles wrote: »

Thanks for the sound advice Annie , however there are even more ways to live cheaper , like :

• Only eat twice a day
• Dont make telephone calls at all
• Cancel Sky subscription
• Dont buy take-aways
• Get a lift to work
• Dont keep money in your wallet
• Dont use credit cards nor laser cards
• As you said yourself - eat leftovers
• Dont buy cigarettes - dont buy drink
• If you want to use internet , go to your local library where its free

Freegan?

Rex Manning

You could probably make a few quid by selling the film rights to your story :pac:

brianthebard

Agent Smith wrote: »

Pfft, Why do things in half messures?

Need bog roll? - Pop into mcdonalds and have a McPee..
Steal stationary from work, Sell in the market at the weekend.

Steal bog roll from college/work/large business and bring it home. Also printer paper is a good one.

phasers

allthedoyles wrote: »

Thanks for the sound advice Annie , however there are even more ways to live cheaper , like :

• Only eat twice a day
• Dont make telephone calls at all
• Cancel Sky subscription
• Dont buy take-aways
• Get a lift to work
• Dont keep money in your wallet
• Dont use credit cards nor laser cards
• As you said yourself - eat leftovers
• Dont buy cigarettes - dont buy drink
• If you want to use internet , go to your local library where its free

Jaysus what a fun life you must have

Super-Rush

Is there a recession going on or something?

Dean820

Staying home from the cinema could have saved you even more money than actually making your own popcorn.

I once became a vegetarian because it worked out cheaper. For a whole 6 months I would survive on maybe .. 15euro a week.

devereaux17

I can survive very cheaply. as a serious atlethe i do not touch alcohol or drugs. i buy healthy wholesome foods in ALDI. of course my mum buys the food but yes it is very easy to save.

anniehoo

Gone Drinking wrote: »

Fair enough on the other stuff, but thats just Cavan.

LOL i s'psoe you're right there...but im tellin ya the microwaved butter stuff (€1.99) is far nicer than the overpriced crumbs you get in the cinema.

hallelujah

I'm surprised at the reaction to this thread. It's not that bad. Everyone could do with a few suggestions on how we can stop wasting cash (although the OP's suggestions weren't the best).

JONJO THE MISER

It is very possible to live on 50 euro per week food budget, i cant stand people moaning about how they cant afford this and that when there on a good wage, its quiet simple really cut out the unnessary and wasteful spending.
Heres my food bill for the week by day with lots of luxuries:
Mains:
3 pork chops lidl 3.49
Lidl stir fry 2.49
4 beef burgers 2.29
2 Salmon Fillets 3.49
meat feast pizza 2.49
4 lamb grilstekas 2.69
Sirloin Steak 5.00

Sides:
onion rings 99c
chips 79c
bag of spuds 2.49
frozen carrots/brocli mix 1.49
cauliflower 1.49
mushrooms 99c
Turnip 79c

Deserts:
mars ice creams 8pk 2.99
Luxury Ice cream 2.49
Maderia cake 1.49
Romea cocnut bars 1.19
4 fanta 2lt 4.00

Brekafast:
Rashers 2.00
2 pudding 2.00
sausages 1.50
Bread 80c
Ham for sandwiches 1.50
crisps 1.00

Total for good living for the week: 51:50

itsallaboutheL

Deleted User wrote: »

I once became a vegetarian because it worked out cheaper. For a whole 6 months I would survive on maybe .. 15euro a week.

i did the exact opposite and lived off grilled chicken breasts and salt for about 3 months!!

Abi

Take these out:

mars ice creams 8pk 2.99
Luxury Ice cream 2.49
Maderia cake 1.49
Romea cocnut bars 1.19
4 fanta 2lt 4.00

And add more fruit and veg

JONJO THE MISER

Abigayle wrote: »

Take these out:



And add more fruit and veg

Well you can if you want but as i said u can live in food luxury for the week for 50 euro and there my luxuries.

My name is URL

Abigayle wrote: »

Take these out:



And add more fruit and veg

8 litres of Fanta and 24 coconut bars is plenty enough fruit and veg

murfie

brianthebard wrote: »

Steal bog roll from college/work/large business and bring it home. Also printer paper is a good one.

You wipe your ass with printer paper.............interesting! Tough time call for tough remedies!





:P

Joey the lips

surly you must have a big + in your bank account rather than a high interest fcukin overdraft before you can test the theory on how much you can live on. I am still looking for the yellow pack stuff in lidl and aldi

Abi

My name is URL wrote: »

8 litres of Fanta and 24 coconut bars is plenty enough fruit and veg

Oh not good

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

Well you can if you want but as i said u can live in food luxury for the week for 50 euro and there my luxuries.

It's ok, I know what you meant and completely agree I don't have a sweet tooth, which is fairly fortunate because I'm a bit freaky about teeth

Well, OP's suggestions were all things I always did anyway That's depressing.