About this tool
This free household budget planner works like a monthly budget spreadsheet: list income and outgoings for rent, bills, food, transport and savings, plan your food shop, and download it to Excel or Google Sheets.
How to make a household budget
- Add your income. Your take-home pay after tax, plus any other money coming in.
- Add your spending. Rent or mortgage, bills, food, transport and anything else, as weekly, monthly or yearly amounts.
- Plan your food shop. List what you buy and how often; the monthly cost goes into your budget.
- Check what's left. See your monthly surplus, where your money goes, and how you compare with the 50/30/20 rule.
Questions people ask
What is the 50/30/20 rule?
A simple guide: about 50% of take-home pay on needs (housing, bills, food), 30% on wants, and 20% on savings or paying off debt.
Is my budget saved?
Yes, in this browser on this device. Nothing is sent to us. Download the spreadsheet to keep a copy.
Can I open it in Excel?
Yes. Download the spreadsheet (CSV) and open it in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers.
How much should I spend on food?
It varies by household and country. Plan your shop in the food list to see your own real monthly figure.