Karachi · Jinnah Avenue · Couple

2 adults · Rented home

EarnsRs 400,000
SpendsRs 361,861
SavesRs 30,000

Where the month goes

LineA month
HousingRs 55,000
FoodRs 80,000
TransportRs 146,400
UtilitiesRs 32,361
Help at homeRs 5,000
HealthRs 10,000
LifestyleRs 33,100
SavingsRs 30,000
What they wish they had known

It looks frightening at first, but moving out and managing a home together isn't as difficult as it seems. Don’t assume cleaning is one person's job and cooking is the other’s. Work together, stay in sync, and divide chores properly. If one person isn’t feeling up to something, be there for them and pick up the slack when needed. And if you can afford it, hire a maid. It can make a huge difference. Use laundry services instead of spending your time washing and pressing clothes yourself. You’re building a home together, not assigning each other jobs.

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