Budgeting Template Calculator

Build a budget in a few minutes

No guesswork. Answer 5 quick questions and the calculator gives you recommended spending amounts across 13 categories, including housing, food, and savings. You can use it right here, or download the spreadsheet version above.

Your recommended starting budget

Category	Typical range	Your %	Monthly amount
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In your situation the starting percentages add up to more than 100% of your income. That is the squeeze of building a starter emergency fund while keeping up with debt payments. Trim the flexible categories (food, personal, recreation, clothing) until the total fits your income, and treat this as a starting point, not a verdict.

These are recommendations to get you started, and they vary case by case. High income earners, for example, may spend a smaller percentage on food. If you spend much more in one category than we recommend, consider adjusting that area to create breathing room across the rest of your life.

Want help building a budget around your exact expenses? Book a free Financial Freedom Assessment and we will work through it with you.

The percentages here are educational starting points, not individualized financial advice. Real budgets get personal fast; treat this as your first draft.