How to live at the very minimum

Sometimes life situations force us to be very frugal - dismissal from work, maternity leave, or a large purchase is needed. All this makes us think about the question of our costs. In the article we will tell you how to live at the very minimum and at the same time not forget about entertainment and leisure.

How to live on 10,000 rubles a month

Of course, 10,000 rubles is not such a huge amount, but you can still live. First, let's make a reservation, do you live alone or with your spouse? Since this depends on the total amount that you can spend. If you live with your husband (wife), then divide the payment for the communal apartment in half. For example, an invoice was issued for 4,000 rubles. You pay 2,000 rubles. and immediately subtract them from 10,000 rubles. As a result, you have 8,000 rubles left. Now the fun begins!

You need to calculate fixed costs such as travel by bus or metro. If you use land transport, then you will have to pay about 1,000 rubles a month. Using the subway, you will spend 1,700 rubles. and this is subject to the purchase of a ticket for 60 trips at once. You can limit yourself to a ticket for 40 trips, which costs 1,440 rubles, but then you will walk for 4 days.

Those who walk to work or ride a bike will certainly be lucky. Then you can definitely increase your daily diet a little. And so, after deducting transportation costs, calculate the amount that you can spend in a day. It should be approximately 230-200 rubles. If you live in a large metropolis, then you will have to dine at work with homemade food, since the price of a full meal in a cafe or bistro is 300-400 rubles. But that's not the worst part.

You need to compose your diet at home so that it is varied and nutritious. We warn you right away that you will have to give up fast food and semi-finished products. The only exceptions are dumplings, since they are really cheaper to buy than to cook them yourself.

And so, you are mentally prepared for austerity. Then head to the store to shop. Before that, make a list of the most essential products and, preferably, with prices. Calculate the total. It should not be more than 2,000 rubles.

And the grocery basket should contain:

• meat;
• cereals;
• pasta;
• eggs;
• bread;
• potatoes;
• vegetables and fruits;
• dairy products;
• sugar and other confectionery;
• vegetable oils;
• tea.

Ideally, it is better to go to the market, fair or wholesale center for groceries. This way you can definitely save more than you planned.

Remember that you can no longer count on expensive skin, hair and body care products. Pampering yourself with an expensive cream will not work. From home chemicals, you will have to buy only dishware and plumbing products. Additional funds will also have to be abandoned. But believe me, it's not as difficult as it sounds. Advertising imposes on us the opinion that without a new tool, our house will be dirty. Do you remember how our grandmothers or great-grandmothers used to live. The house has always been perfect cleanliness.

After the meal, it was time for fun. Yes, it seems not so easy to find free leisure activities. But it is quite real! Pay attention to the announcements that are posted at the stops. Search the internet for social groups. In summer, free film screenings are very often held in squares, embankments, in parks right in the open air. Agree, amazing sensations - the sky, stars, aromas of flowers and your favorite movie.

If you have a child, free master classes are held in shopping centers every weekend. It combines business with pleasure - you can relax, and the baby will receive new experiences and skills.

How to live on 5000 rubles

If 10,000 p. you can allow beef and pork, then on a budget of 5,000 rubles. will have to rely only on chicken and offal. In fact, by-products are very useful and you don't need to give them up. There are tons of different meals that you can easily prepare and keep within your budget.

Also keep an eye out for discounts at major stores. Subscribe to SMS or email notifications. Reducing prices can reach 50%, or even 70%.

Many novice hairdressers and other professionals take minimal money for their work. This is necessary in order to fill your hand. Therefore, you can safely use the services.

How to live on 3000 rubles a month

With such a budget, living for a whole month is a difficult task, but doable. Here you will have to tighten the belt even tighter and switch from meat to fish.

Cheap varieties marine fish:

• capelin;
• sprat;
• blue whiting;
• herring.

Red fish can be allowed pink salmon. You can cook both fish soup and fish soup. You will have to have breakfast with cereals. But they can also be made more varied by adding jam, dried fruits or jam.

How to live on 1000 rubles

In this situation, you need to try very hard to survive and not starve to death. We'll have to remember the student years: dumplings soup, fried potatoes with eggs or pasta.

Occasionally you can pamper yourself with sausages or boiled sausage. The most acceptable semi-finished product is prepared from chicken meat. Not to be confused with fur boning - horns, hooves, cartilage. Manufacturers indicate in the composition of the chicken meat that was used in the manufacture of the product.

We hope that such difficulties are temporary and will end quickly!