Unit 12
Accounting and Finance Foundations Unit 12: Budgeting and Business Plans 929Housing Options Food Options(Electricity, Telephone & Water)Live at home ....................................................$100
Apartment with friend ........................................ 250
Apartment, one bedroom ................................... 490
Apartment, two bedroom ................................... 575
Own a house ...................................................... 750Groceries:
$120 month/$30 per week
$180 month/$45 per week
$240 month/$60 per week
$300 month/$75 per week
Eating Out:
Fast Food (per person) ................................$10.00 +
Restaurant (per person) ..............................$10.00 +Transportation Options Clothing Options(Car Payment, Insurance, Gas, Maintenance)
Cab and Bus Fare ...............................................$75
Used Car (Ford Focus) ....................................... 300
Used Car (Honda Accord) .................................. 400
New Mid-sized Car (Chevy Malibu) .................... 475
New Mid-sized Car (Toyota Camry) .................... 625
New Chevy Tahoe ............................................... 700
New Luxury Car (Lexus) .................................... 895
New Luxury Car (BMW) ..................................... 945(Clothes, Shoes, etc.)
New Clothes .......................................$10.00 and up
New Shoes .........................................$20.00 and upHealthcare Options Miscellaneous Options(Personal, Doctor, Dentist, Insurance,
Prescriptions, Glasses)
$100.00 per month
Personal Care Items ................................... $15.00 +
(toothpaste, makeup, shaving cream, etc.)
Hair Care .....................................................$10.00 +(Entertainment/Recreation, Personal Care Items)
Movie Tickets ................................................$6.00
Books ..............................................................6.00
Pet Care ........................................................10.00
Gifts ..............................................................10.00 +
Trips/Vacations .............................................75.00
Subscriptions ................................................15.00
Concert Tickets .............................................20.00+
Music Downloads .........................................12.00+
Hobbies .........................................................25.00+
Sporting Events .............................................25.00+
Other __________________________Savings Options—You Decide!
Budgeting and Business Plans Student Guide
28.1.3 Monthly Budget Options
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