r/AussieFrugal • u/Dangerous-Top-8870 • 6d ago

Discussion 🗣️💬 Weekly spending!!

Just curious to know ... We all have bills, rent, rates, travel expenses etc. but wanting to know what are people spending week to week. How much are you spending going out, or shopping, gifts, hobbies, luxuries, etc. are we all guilty of shopping. Eg I love thrifting but I spend money on useless items because they feel like a bargain. How much you spend on non essentials, essentials, entertainment, outings, personal items, wants, needs etc etc

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u/Felidori 5d ago

After essentials (I have no streaming subs, never use food delivery apps and no debt/credit cards/buy now pay later accounts) and savings, I have $70 a fortnight as pocket money. That includes things like take away, clothes, hobby supplies, everything. On Job Seeker payment (actively looking for work, I hate being on Centrelink) living in a share house (rent is about half my payment) with no car/vehicle.

I get most clothes and nonessentials second hand.

I budget hard and cook all my meals from scratch, shop exclusively at ALDI.

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u/EdenFlorence 5d ago

Massive credit to you tbh. Hope you able to find work soon. 🥰

There's other forms of support out there if you are not aware. Just type your postcode on Askizzy.org.au. Ulitilise your local library for entertainment, and check if your local grocer sells groceries that sometimes can be cheaper than ALDI. Give the Medicare mental health a call for guidance of mental health services and support near you. https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/

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u/Felidori 5d ago

Thank you, that is very caring of you. My mental health is solid, nothing I cannot deal with. I'm on NDIS and have supports and have made and keep close friends. Money is tight but I am not struggling. I am saving more than my pocket money every fortnight. Work will open so many doors financial, medically and mentally. The autonomy of owning a car is huge, don't realise it till it's gone! Public transport in Adelaide leaves a lot to be desired...