A woman has complained her Centrelink allowance is not enough to cover her fortnightly budget, which includes $65 for cigarettes and $20 for cat food.

The Adelaide woman took to social media to ask for advice after revealing her $666 welfare payment didn't come close to covering her fortnightly expenses.

'Are there any other agencies that help people made ends meet after leaving a job? I have a budget of $840 a fortnight but get $666 from Centrelink,' she said.

'It would only be until I got a job (my budget doesn't include buying luxury items, it's essentially the basics for survival). I would be needing another $100-200 a fortnight.

The Adelaide woman took to social media to ask for advice after revealing her $666 welfare payment didn't cover her fortnightly expenses

A woman has complained her Centrelink allowance is not enough to cover her fortnightly budget, which includes $65 for cigarettes

'Obviously smokes have to go but it's still not enough. Where else could I save?'

As well as her cigarette and cat food allowance, the woman allocates $60 a fortnight towards her own meals, $30 in 'deductions' and $50 in petrol.

She said her bills come in at $60 a fortnight, her phone $40 and rent $490 - while she also added a $5 allowance for 'debt.'

'My hubby quit smoking cigarettes one year ago, now vapes. He saves hundreds a month,' one social media user advised.

'I make my cat food in bulk. $2 for big tin of tuna, add rice and frozen veg. There may even be a cheap recipe for home made cat biscuits,' another said.

'Wow! Rent prices are so cruel! I commend you for trying to sort out your budget! Good for you!' yet another wrote.