What's your weekly budget?

whirlpool

This question is mainly directed towards single people with nobody to support, but responses from everyone appreciated!

How much do you spend weekly on (after rent and bills):

Food shopping:
Social Life:
um.... Other:

and how well is it working out for you?

Seachmall

Food: 50 a week.
Social Life: 20 a week.
Other: 1,000 - 5,000 a week.

Working out quite well.

RachaelVO

hmmmm

Dunno if I'd call it a budget but here's how it goes

I rob peter to pay paul!

mysteries1984

Smokes - about €65
Food - about €60
Transport - about €30-50
Going out - €20
Toiletries - €10

This is all approximate. I'm pretty horrified at the amount I spend on bugger all, to be honest. So it's not working out great. About €180 a week or so. And I have a debt I'm paying off, that's about €455 a month. Doom. No idea how I've managed to survive so far.

SEPT 23 1989

You can't take it with you

stovelid

More than yours.

Seachmall

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

You can't take it with you

Why not? I'm only going to Galway ffs!

Nothingbetter2d

rent €110
food €50
petrol €20
bus fares €14
going out €30

Kiera

I've actually no idea. I keep meaning to write everything down but forget. I spend waaaay too much, that's for sure.

foxyboxer

I can live off €200 a week if necessary.

But I don't.

Birneybau

whirlpool wrote: »

This question is mainly directed towards single people with nobody to support, but responses from everyone appreciated!

How much do you spend weekly on (after rent and bills):

Food shopping:
Social Life:
um.... Other:

and how well is it working out for you?

What shoddy tabloid rag do you write for?

Wattle

I hang around the bins.

token101

mysteries1984 wrote: »

Smokes - about €65
Food - about €60
Transport - about €30-50
Going out - €20
Toiletries - €10

This is all approximate. I'm pretty horrified at the amount I spend on bugger all, to be honest. So it's not working out great. About €180 a week or so. And I have a debt I'm paying off, that's about €455 a month. Doom. No idea how I've managed to survive so far.

260 quid a month on cigarettes? 40 on 'toiletries'? You could save a fair bit if you just quit smoking and stop sh***ing so often.

amacachi

token101 wrote: »

260 quid a month on cigarettes? 40 on 'toiletries'? You could save a fair bit if you just quit smoking and stop sh***ing so often.

Do you only shower/shave/brush your teeth because you took a ****?

Gummy Panda

I spend all my money on whey and fabergé eggs

Abi

whirlpool wrote: »

How much do you spend weekly on (after rent and bills):

Food shopping:
Social Life:
um.... Other:

Shopping: Aprox 190 pw
Social life: 0
Other: Petrol has been circa 60-70 euro pw for the last while, and I rarely leave the town. I think theres a feckin' hole in the tank.

and how well is it working out for you?

In the past I would have bought all of my shopping in the one place, but not any more. I've learned to be a lot smarter with my money. I don't buy convenience food, and I make everything from scratch. Its cheaper that way, and better for you too.

hattoncracker

I can only give monthly:

Rent and bills: €340.
Car Insurance: €120
Car Tax: €30.
Laptop: €50.
Student Loan: €200
Food: €75
Transport: €80
Monthly Date Night: 30 budget.

Income: approx €900 pm from working, and €100 a month from a college grant.
Then theres birthdays, etc.

token101

amacachi wrote: »

Do you only shower/shave/brush your teeth because you took a ****?

Shower gel, toothpaste, and shaving foam don't cost 40 quid a month! If they do you're doing it wrong. Refer to your mam for instructions. Toilet paper costs about 20 cent in Tesco. If you're spending anymore than that a week on jacks roll you're either eating too much or need to see a doctor.

kfallon

Rent €140
Shopping €100 - €120
Socialising is a one day blow out on Saturday, could be anything from €100 to €300 depending on how much I want to drink/bet!

MickySticks

Weekly Wage: €835.00

Rent: €75
Loan: €75
Petrol: €50
Food: €50
Socializing: €50
ESB: €30

Not forgetting other expenses like, car tax, insurance, sky, broadband, etc.

Gummy Panda

token101 wrote: »

amacachi wrote: »

Do you only shower/shave/brush your teeth because you took a ****?

Shower gel, toothpaste, and shaving foam don't cost 40 quid a month! If they do you're doing it wrong. Refer to your mam for instructions. Toilet paper costs about 20 cent in Tesco. If you're spending anymore than that a week on jacks roll you're either eating too much or need to see a doctor.

The other person is a girl so probably make up. Though saying that blades can be expensive for razers

hattoncracker

mysteries1984 wrote: »

Smokes - about €65
Food - about €60
Transport - about €30-50
Going out - €20
Toiletries - €10

This is all approximate. I'm pretty horrified at the amount I spend on bugger all, to be honest. So it's not working out great. About €180 a week or so. And I have a debt I'm paying off, that's about €455 a month. Doom. No idea how I've managed to survive so far.

Crazy isn't it? I wish I could get some sort of BTEA!! I paid €330 for my up front car insurance out of my wages this month and I am totally broke.. And I only got paid for the month on the 28th..

amacachi

token101 wrote: »

Shower gel, toothpaste, and shaving foam don't cost 40 quid a month! If they do you're doing it wrong. Refer to your mam for instructions. Toilet paper costs about 20 cent in Tesco. If you're spending anymore than that a week on jacks roll you're either eating too much or need to see a doctor.

20 cent? Link?

40 a month isn't that much. Add shampoo to your list. And aftershave. Moisturiser perhaps. Deoderant. The odd topical cream here and there. For the ladies add more stuff again.

I personally wouldn't spend 40 a month on such things because I don't shave my face and wouldn't be worried about moisturisers and the like but it's fairly easily done.

token101

Gummy Panda wrote: »

The other person is a girl so probably make up. Though saying that blades can be expensive for razers

Ah I never thought of that! All that slap can be expensive alright, especially the delightfully named 'Urban Decay'. Apologies if you are female If you aren't, see a doctor about your sh***ing issues.

Teyla Emmagan

Let's just say I spend at least as much as I earn every month. I really don't like to think about it.

hattoncracker

token101 wrote: »

Gummy Panda wrote: »

The other person is a girl so probably make up. Though saying that blades can be expensive for razers

Ah I never thought of that! All that slap can be expensive alright, especially the delightfully named 'Urban Decay'. Apologies if you are female If you aren't, see a doctor about your sh***ing issues.

A good quality make up and a good foundation brush can make ur foundation last ages. I have a bottle of foundation that I got at xmas with my bonus that I have used every day, nd I still have half a bottle left. (€45 a bottle) A blusher (€35) that I got last august is still going.

when I was using the cheap stuff it'd be two different types of foundation and I'd spend €25 a month alone on that. Debenhams is my new best friend, expensive, yeah, but it lasts ages and their advantage card is another incentive.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Rent - €52
Car Insurance - €20
Diesel - €20
Food - €35
Socialising - €70
Loan - €78

Dunno what I do with the rest of it to be honest, usually gets blown on a weekend away or clothes or some ****.

ebixa82

Rent: 105
Food: 60
Socialising: 100
Phone: 15
WiFi/UPC: 5
Miscellaneous: 15
Mortgage: 25

Total: €330

LETHAL LADY

token101 wrote: »

Toilet paper costs about 20 cent in Tesco. If you're spending anymore than that a week on jacks roll you're either eating too much or need to see a doctor.

Do you actually wipe properly? 20 cent a week seems incredibly low.

Cantona's Collars

This thread is about me: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056564607

Can anyone spare a few bob please?

token101

amacachi wrote: »

20 cent? Link?

40 a month isn't that much. Add shampoo to your list. And aftershave. Moisturiser perhaps. Deoderant. The odd topical cream here and there. For the ladies add more stuff again.

I personally wouldn't spend 40 a month on such things because I don't shave my face and wouldn't be worried about moisturisers and the like but it's fairly easily done.

Link? Just go to ****ing Tesco and pick up Tesco value jacks roll. If you open it and rub some chocolate on it, you can take it for free. If I'm lying I'll refund you the difference.

I'm basing this on men, as I've never gone out in drag so I wouldn't be able to comment on women. For a man, 40 quid a month on toiletries is mental. Men shouldn't be using shampoo. Shower gel will do grand. Shampoo is a gimmick, you'll never look like Liv Tyler, stop kidding yourself. Moisturiser is for pansies and nancy boys, all children should be taught to shun male friends who talk about shampoo and moisturiser. And those who require topical creams should learn not to associate themselves with those with herpes as they are lepers.

prinz

€40 - €120 per week including food, toiletries, entertainment/socialising, phone, transport, clothes, shoes, other shopping.

token101

hattoncracker wrote: »

A good quality make up and a good foundation brush can make ur foundation last ages. I have a bottle of foundation that I got at xmas with my bonus that I have used every day, nd I still have half a bottle left. (€45 a bottle) A blusher (€35) that I got last august is still going.

when I was using the cheap stuff it'd be two different types of foundation and I'd spend €25 a month alone on that. Debenhams is my new best friend, expensive, yeah, but it lasts ages and their advantage card is another incentive.

Jesus I'm getting into the makeup business.

AeoNGriM

ebixa82 wrote: »

Rent: 105
Food: 60
Socialising: 100
Phone: 15
WiFi/UPC: 5
Miscellaneous: 15
Mortgage: 25

Total: €330

Not to be an @sshole or anything but why do you pay rent AND a mortgage?

token101 wrote: »

Moisturiser is for pansies and nancy boys

Or people with skin disorders like psoriasis or eczema.......

Odats

Medical expenses EUR60
Food & Socialising EUR100
Other EUR20-40

mysteries1984

token101 wrote: »

260 quid a month on cigarettes? 40 on 'toiletries'? You could save a fair bit if you just quit smoking and stop sh***ing so often.

token101 wrote: »

Ah I never thought of that! All that slap can be expensive alright, especially the delightfully named 'Urban Decay'. Apologies if you are female If you aren't, see a doctor about your sh***ing issues.

Yep, I'm a girl. Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, make up, waxing, tampons, shower gel, moisturiser, body lotion etc, and it all adds up.

'Toiletries' does not specifically refer to loo roll, thanks. It was a shorter way of saying all of the above because I didn't think I'd need to expand on it.

LETHAL LADY

token101 wrote: »

Just go to ****ing Tesco and pick up Tesco value jacks roll. If you open it and rub some chocolate on it, you can take it for free.

As I had thought.:pac:

mysteries1984

hattoncracker wrote: »

Crazy isn't it? I wish I could get some sort of BTEA!! I paid €330 for my up front car insurance out of my wages this month and I am totally broke.. And I only got paid for the month on the 28th..

hattoncracker wrote: »

A good quality make up and a good foundation brush can make ur foundation last ages. I have a bottle of foundation that I got at xmas with my bonus that I have used every day, nd I still have half a bottle left. (€45 a bottle) A blusher (€35) that I got last august is still going.

when I was using the cheap stuff it'd be two different types of foundation and I'd spend €25 a month alone on that. Debenhams is my new best friend, expensive, yeah, but it lasts ages and their advantage card is another incentive.

Yep, I know how you feel. I've cut down on what I do spend on make up and only buy when I really need to. If I had a credit card I'd probably shop online to make a few savings but I don't buy it often enough to justify it, really. I've tried cheaper make up but it just makes me look like I didn't get enough sleep

hattoncracker

mysteries1984 wrote: »

token101 wrote: »

260 quid a month on cigarettes? 40 on 'toiletries'? You could save a fair bit if you just quit smoking and stop sh***ing so often.

token101 wrote: »

Ah I never thought of that! All that slap can be expensive alright, especially the delightfully named 'Urban Decay'. Apologies if you are female If you aren't, see a doctor about your sh***ing issues.

Yep, I'm a girl. Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, make up, waxing, tampons, shower gel, moisturiser, body lotion etc, and it all adds up.

'Toiletries' does not specifically refer to loo roll, thanks. It was a shorter way of saying all of the above because I didn't think I'd need to expand on it.

Whatever brands are on special offer in boots is generally all I ever buy! I love coming out of there with a receipt that says I've saved almost as much as I spent.. and the amount of toiletry sets I get for xmas make the first three months of the year a whole lot easier! Lol

amacachi

token101 wrote: »

Link? Just go to ****ing Tesco and pick up Tesco value jacks roll. If you open it and rub some chocolate on it, you can take it for free. If I'm lying I'll refund you the difference.

I'm basing this on men, as I've never gone out in drag so I wouldn't be able to comment on women. For a man, 40 quid a month on toiletries is mental. Men shouldn't be using shampoo. Shower gel will do grand. Shampoo is a gimmick, you'll never look like Liv Tyler, stop kidding yourself. Moisturiser is for pansies and nancy boys, all children should be taught to shun male friends who talk about shampoo and moisturiser. And those who require topical creams should learn not to associate themselves with those with herpes as they are lepers.

You know what "topical" means in this context yes?
Not everyone is as lucky as you and I to have perfect skin alas, I can't blame some people for using moisturisers, probably handier than having to constantly unclog the washing machine when all the dead skin gets caught in it.

I assume you also spend as little as possible on absolutely everything you buy? Cheapest TV, cheapest car, cheapest food etc.?
Spending a small bit over the absolute necessity isn't something I would refuse to hang out with someone over. If so the only people I would drink with would be those who drink paint thinner.

hattoncracker

mysteries1984 wrote: »

hattoncracker wrote: »

Crazy isn't it? I wish I could get some sort of BTEA!! I paid €330 for my up front car insurance out of my wages this month and I am totally broke.. And I only got paid for the month on the 28th..

hattoncracker wrote: »

A good quality make up and a good foundation brush can make ur foundation last ages. I have a bottle of foundation that I got at xmas with my bonus that I have used every day, nd I still have half a bottle left. (€45 a bottle) A blusher (€35) that I got last august is still going.

when I was using the cheap stuff it'd be two different types of foundation and I'd spend €25 a month alone on that. Debenhams is my new best friend, expensive, yeah, but it lasts ages and their advantage card is another incentive.

Yep, I know how you feel. I've cut down on what I do spend on make up and only buy when I really need to. If I had a credit card I'd probably shop online to make a few savings but I don't buy it often enough to justify it, really. I've tried cheaper make up but it just makes me look like I didn't get enough sleep

It makes my face look like it's spent two weeks in Florida but my body stayed home. Haha! Im too pale for the cheap stuff!

mysteries1984

hattoncracker wrote: »

It makes my face look like it's spent two weeks in Florida but my body stayed home. Haha! Im too pale for the cheap stuff!

Me too, I'm an ivory girl all the way! What foundation do you use now? I pay about €45 for mine too, it's a Laura Mercier one in BT's. I never really think of going into Debenhams - it's either BTs once in a blue moon or Boots (for their offers ) - I must give it a try.

ebixa82

AeoNGriM wrote: »

Not to be an @sshole or anything but why do you pay rent AND a mortgage?

Bought an investment property in a different place to where I work.

I have to supplement rental income as it doesn't cover mortgage.

hattoncracker

mysteries1984 wrote: »

hattoncracker wrote: »

It makes my face look like it's spent two weeks in Florida but my body stayed home. Haha! Im too pale for the cheap stuff!

Me too, I'm an ivory girl all the way! What foundation do you use now? I pay about €45 for mine too, it's a Laura Mercier one in BT's. I never really think of going into Debenhams - it's either BTs once in a blue moon or Boots (for their offers ) - I must give it a try.

YSL Teint resist.. It lasts so long!! It's the only thing that I buy in BT. The rest I get in Debenhams coz their loyalty card...
I have an Estee Lauder blusher, a benefit concealer, and I use Estee Lauder pore refiner and moisturiser. Get about 8 months out of a tub of each!

token101

LETHAL LADY wrote: »

Do you actually wipe properly? 20 cent a week seems incredibly low.

What? Jacks roll is ****ing jacks roll. It doesn't need to be 'quilted' unless you're in the H Blocks in the Maze making a ****ing a duvet out of it. It has no impact on my wiping skills. You're obfuscating the issue. My wiping skills are second to none. I'll send you a sample and a short lived video if you'd like.

readyletsgo

Hmm.... per week it seems to be around

Food(for home): €25
Food(in work): €20.45
Social(drink/movies): €60'ish
Smokes(rollies): €20
Clothing: €20 (not every week but the odd time i would by a few t's and tops in one go)

All the rest of my money goes on debt/rent/bills.

du Maurier

hattoncracker wrote: »

YSL Teint resist.. It lasts so long!! It's the only thing that I buy in BT. The rest I get in Debenhams coz their loyalty card...
I have an Estee Lauder blusher, a benefit concealer, and I use Estee Lauder pore refiner and moisturiser. Get about 8 months out of a tub of each!

Me too, I'm an ivory girl all the way! What foundation do you use now? I pay about €45 for mine too, it's a Laura Mercier one in BT's. I never really think of going into Debenhams - it's either BTs once in a blue moon or Boots (for their offers ) - I must give it a try.

Get out!:)

smash

token, you're a classy guy!

Tim the Enchanter

Three Fiddy

only because i can't believe it took this long

hattoncracker

mysteries1984 wrote: »

Me too, I'm an ivory girl all the way! What foundation do you use now? I pay about €45 for mine too, it's a Laura Mercier one in BT's. I never really think of going into Debenhams - it's either BTs once in a blue moon or Boots (for their offers ) - I must give it a try.

Mysteries, do you find the price of razor heads for ladies razors completely astornomical!! €10 roughly for 3 blades?! Ridonculous!

hattoncracker

du Maurier wrote: »

Get out!:)

Nope! :P