EuroAfrica Relocations
TechProsLA LLC • Europe & Africa Relocation Specialists
Rental Budget Planner
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Calculate Your True Monthly Cost of Renting Abroad
Rent is just the beginning. This planner helps you map every recurring cost so you know exactly what you can afford — and avoid nasty surprises after you move in. Fill in your known amounts and estimate where needed. Share with our team for a personalised budget review.
Rent is just the beginning. This planner helps you map every recurring cost so you know exactly what you can afford — and avoid nasty surprises after you move in. Fill in your known amounts and estimate where needed. Share with our team for a personalised budget review.
1 Your Details & Target City
Rule of Thumb: Your total monthly housing cost (rent + utilities + fees) should not exceed 30–35% of your net monthly income. Use this planner to check you stay within that range before committing to a lease.
2 Housing Costs
| Item | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base rent | |
| Building / service chargeHOA, condo fees, maintenance levy | |
| ParkingMonthly parking fee if not included | |
| Storage unitIf rented separately | |
| Security deposit (amortised)Deposit ÷ lease months = monthly reserve | |
| Housing Subtotal |
3 Utilities
| Item | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|
| Electricity | |
| Water | |
| Gas / LPG | |
| Internet / fibreMonthly broadband plan | |
| Mobile / SIM planLocal data and calls | |
| Streaming / TVNetflix, DSTV, cable, etc. | |
| Utilities Subtotal |
4 Transport
| Item | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|
| Public transport passMetro, bus, tram monthly card | |
| Ride-share / taxiUber, Bolt, Taxify estimate | |
| Car fuelIf driving — monthly fuel estimate | |
| Car insuranceMonthly premium | |
| Vehicle maintenanceMonthly reserve for servicing | |
| Transport Subtotal |
5 Food & Groceries
| Item | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|
| Groceries / supermarketWeekly shop × 4 | |
| Dining out / restaurantsLunches, dinners, takeaway | |
| Coffee / cafesDaily coffee or café visits | |
| Alcohol / beveragesWine, beer, soft drinks | |
| Food Subtotal |
6 Health & Insurance
| Item | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|
| Health insurance premiumInternational or local plan | |
| Gym / fitness membershipMonthly gym or class fees | |
| Prescriptions / medicationRegular monthly medications | |
| Renter's insuranceContents and liability cover | |
| Health Subtotal |
7 Personal & Miscellaneous
| Item | Monthly (USD) |
|---|---|
| Clothing & personal careHaircuts, toiletries, clothing | |
| Entertainment & leisureEvents, activities, hobbies | |
| Childcare / school feesIf applicable | |
| Savings / emergency fundTarget 10–20% of income | |
| Other / customAny recurring cost not listed above | |
| Personal Subtotal |
8 Monthly Budget Summary
| Category | Monthly Total (USD) | % of Income | Within Budget? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | |||
| Utilities | |||
| Transport | |||
| Food & Groceries | |||
| Health & Insurance | |||
| Personal & Misc | |||
| TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES |
Budget Notes & Adjustments
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