BarbaraofSeville Tue 10-Sep-19 14:26:56

Whether that's enough depends a lot on your outlook. Some people don't mind doing free things, taking packed lunches, using vouchers to get discounts, others find it beyond grim.



But the fact is that the difference between freely spending without thinking and being a bit more careful can be literally hundreds of pounds a month for a very similar lifestyle.



You just have to look at what's comfortable and enjoyable for you and how to make the best of your money. For example, I see you have a National Trust membership, which suggests that you like days out in the country, at the beach or gardens. So if you all ate in the cafe while you were there, it could cost £30+, but you might decide that's not great value for money, and take a picnic instead, and save most of that cost.