Can I Afford This?

Monthly budget calculator

See how much you have left after rent, bills, and savings.

Your result

£1,400.00

£1,400.00 left over each month

  • Total outgoings: £1,100.00
  • Outgoings are 44.0% of income

💡 Where should your £1,400 go?

Groceries & food
£560
Dining & leisure
£490
Emergency fund top-up
£350

Suggested 40/35/25 split for food, leisure and emergency fund. Adjust to your own priorities.

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How to plan your monthly budget in the UK

Start with take-home pay, then subtract rent, bills, and money you plan to save. What remains is for food, travel, and everyday spending — or deciding if a new purchase fits.

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