Prioritise
Work out what are the most important things to spend your money on, such as food and accommodation, so that you can be sure that you cover your basics first. If you’re struggling to cover your survival basics, take a look at the resources section in this article.
Track your spending
This may sound like a lot of work, but tracking how you are spending your money may help you to see areas that you can adjust. For example, you may find you’re using up a lot of data on Instagram, when you could be accessing WiFi for free in various locations.
Budget
When money is tight, it’s important to budget well so that you can make the best use you can of your limited resources. Put together a budget for yourself, which involves looking at your income amount, and allocating reasonable amounts for your various expenses. Put in the effort to stick to your budget where possible.
D.I.Y. food
When it comes to food, avoid buying junk food such as pies or burgers. Making yourself nutritious food, such as peanut butter sandwiches, could get you more nutrition for less money. Spending money on cold drinks also eats up unnecessary budget that you could spend on healthier food. Choose food that has a higher nutritive value to help you to feel full for longer and provide your body with what it needs. A simple swop is buying brown bread instead of white bread.
Share costs with friends
Get some friends together and buy in bulk or use 2-for-1 specials. You can also share food that might go off just for one person (like a loaf of bread).
