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Writer's pictureAmy Seukeran

Living on a Budget


Currently in Ontario, for a single person if you receive Financial Assistance, you receive $343.00 a month not including rent. This works out to be $85.75 a week.


Depending on where you rent and your situation, Expenses may include:


Groceries - 3 meals, meals at work, coffee, snacks, fast food, special diets


Clothing - Underwear, Socks, Bras

Depending on the season: Winter Coat, Boots, Gloves, Hat


Personal Hygiene Products - Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, make-up


Household Necessities: dish washing detergent, garbage bags, Toilet Paper, laundry detergent or money for laundry



Cell Phone


Internet


Bank Fees


Bus Fare/Gas


Ink and paper for resumes, printing documents and forms


Credit Card


Cable/Netflix


Savings


Debt you may have


This is all assuming you have furniture, pots and pans, dishes, cutlery, a bed and linens, curtains, shower curtain, a fridge, stove or microwave and are allowed to cook!


This is nowhere near a complete list of all the possible expenses you may have but it's something to think about!


Starting Next Week, I'll be posting easy, recipes you can make on a budget!

Also look out for a Pantry Essentials List to come!


Have a Great Day & Don't Forget to Smile!







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