Budgeting essentials .... MBBS abroad tips

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Studying MBBS abroad can help with vast exposure and experience with not only clinical rotations but also independence.

While managing studies is important, managing life beyond studies is very important, and one important thing out of all is managing the “budget”.
With limited pocket money, a student living abroad has to manage their rent, bills, groceries, travel, and personal expenses.
Being a person who has experienced how budgeting works while living in Georgia, I hope these tips help a person thinking of pursuing MBBS or PG abroad.

Tips that can help with budgeting include:-

  1. A particular amount of budget for the month and sticking to it.
  2. Making plans while sticking to the budget.
  3. Nothing down the expenses in a budget book.
  4. Saving a small amount for the end of the month, end of the year.
  5. Taking public transport instead of taking a private taxi when it can be avoided.
  6. Trying a side hustle for extra pocket money like teaching, part-time jobs, etc.
  7. Downloading books via the school library instead of buying a hard copy.

If any other tips can help, let’s share and help another aspiring medico!!
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Saving $4 on buying a coffee when one can make cappuccino at home/ hostel.

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Abroad or not, I think all of these budgeting /saving money struggles fail as soon as you get into a relationship :face_exhaling:

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So true
I’m that kind of person who can manage with 3-4k per month
But now i can’t

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Use money only when needed.
Don’t cut yourself on food or essentials.
Use cheaper transport options (trams, bus, etc)
Focus on saving atleast amount at the end of the month.
Cut on purchasing coffees, you get readymade coffee sachets at cheaper rate.
If possible carry your food or snacks for small hunger.

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Some things that helped me save money-

  1. using public transport with student ID card as they have lower ticket rates for students. 2. Making food at home for the most part. 3. Going to weekly market, if that’s available. You get fresh groceries and at lesser rates.
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