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vladman

Howdy how far would 1400 euro per month go as a basic income, for a family of 2 kids(5,6) and wife(pre school teacher)?what should be the minimum income per month for a family that size? Living basic to comfortable.

kevinson

Minimum:
Rent: Rs 10,000.
Electricity: Rs 2,000
Water: Rs 500
Internet: Rs 1,500
Telephone FIxed: Rs 1,000 (local calls only)
Mobile phone: Rs 800
School for 2 kids: Rs 10,000
Foodstuffs (stock) for kitchen: Rs 10,000
Vegetables: Rs 4,000
Car rent: Rs 15,000
Fuel: Rs 6,000.
Leisure activities: Rs 3,000.

Total: Rs 63,800.
Your income: EUR 1400 (Rs 56,000)

I suggest a minimum of EUR 2,000 for a decent living, but still with simple living....

vladman

Thank you kevinson !

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