Household Budget Calculator
List your monthly income and expenses as custom items and see the balance, your savings rate and how your spending is split across the individual items.
Income (monthly)
Expenses (monthly)
Income
€3,059.00
Expenses
€1,950.00
Balance
€1,109.00
Savings rate: 36.3 %
Expense Distribution
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 50/30/20 rule?
A budgeting guideline: 50 % of net income for essentials (rent, food, insurance), 30 % for wants (leisure, holidays), 20 % for saving and debt repayment.
How much should I budget for groceries?
Germans spend on average approx. 350–450 EUR per person per month on food and drink (including eating out). A frugal household can manage on approx. 200–300 EUR.
What are normal housing costs?
Housing costs (rent or mortgage + utilities) should be max. 30–35 % of net income. At 2,500 EUR net that is approx. 750–875 EUR. In expensive cities like Munich this is hard to achieve.
What is an emergency fund?
An emergency fund is a safety buffer for unexpected expenses (repairs, illness, job loss). 3–6 net monthly salaries on an instant-access account are recommended.
Guide
What is the Household Budget Calculator?
The household budget calculator helps track all monthly income and expenses and computes the available budget. It shows where savings potential exists and whether finances are in surplus or deficit.
How does the Household Budget Calculator work?
Enter your income (salary, rental income, child benefit) and all expenses (rent, groceries, insurance, leisure). The calculator computes the monthly budget (income − expenses) and breaks expenses into categories.
Key Data and Facts
Average expenses for a single household Germany 2026: approx. 2,200 EUR/month. Housing (rent+utilities): approx. 30–40 % of income. Groceries: approx. 300–400 EUR. Recommendation: max. 50 % for essentials, 30 % for wants, 20 % savings (50/30/20 rule).
Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step: 1. Record income. 2. List fixed costs: rent, utilities, insurance, loan payments, subscriptions. 3. Variable costs: groceries, clothing, fuel, leisure, dining. 4. Calculate budget: income − (fixed + variable) = free budget. 5. Set savings rate: at least 10–20 % of net income. 6. Optimise: identify largest expense blocks.
Calculation Example
Net income 2,500 EUR: rent 850 + utilities 150 = 1,000 EUR (40 %). Groceries 350 EUR. Insurance 150 EUR. Leisure 200 EUR. Car 200 EUR. Total expenses 1,900 EUR. Free budget: 600 EUR (24 % savings rate).
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Deutsche Bundesbank
- Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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