Marriage Budget Planner
SH. BILAL DANNOUN — MUSLIM MARRIAGE EXPERT
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Marriage Budget Planner
Plan your upfront and ongoing expenses as you prepare for married life. Enter a minimum and maximum for each item, and the tool calculates the rest.
Enter your estimated Minimum and Maximum for each item. If you have a single figure, enter it in both fields. The Average column calculates automatically.
Bedroom
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Bed
$
$
—
Mattress
$
$
—
Beside Tables
$
$
—
Chest Of Drawers
$
$
—
Clothing
$
$
—
Mirror (Full Length)
$
$
—
Cleaning
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Vacuum Cleaner
$
$
—
Dining
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Buffet Table
$
$
—
Dining Table And Chairs
$
$
—
Kitchen
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Blender
$
$
—
Fridge
$
$
—
Kettle
$
$
—
Microwave
$
$
—
Pots (Frying Pan And Pancake Pan)
$
$
—
Toaster
$
$
—
Laundry
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Dryer
$
$
—
Steam Iron
$
$
—
Washing Machine
$
$
—
Living Room
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Coffee Table
$
$
—
Couches
$
$
—
Lamps
$
$
—
TV
$
$
—
TV Unit
$
$
—
Study
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Book Shelf
$
$
—
Wedding Preparation
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Deposit For Rent (1 Month Bond + 1 Month Prepayment)
$
$
—
Honeymoon
$
$
—
Mahr
$
$
—
Purchase Of Car
$
$
—
Walimah
$
$
—
Wedding
$
$
—
Wedding Ring
$
$
—
Other
Item
Min ($)
Max ($)
Average
Smaller Items (cleaning / kitchen items etc.)
$
$
—
Total Minimum
$0
Upfront costs
Total Average
$0
Upfront costs
Total Maximum
$0
Upfront costs
Let's Be Conservative
%
After Buffer — Min
$0
After Buffer — Avg
$0
After Buffer — Max
$0
Enter your Minimum and Maximum for each expense, then select how often you incur it. Annual and fortnightly equivalents are calculated automatically.
Expense
Min ($)
Max ($)
Frequency
Average
Car — Insurance
$
$
—
Car — Petrol
$
$
—
Car — Rego
$
$
—
Car — Service
$
$
—
Clothing
$
$
—
Coffee
$
$
—
Donations
$
$
—
Eating Out
$
$
—
Entertainment
$
$
—
Gifts (Eid etc.)
$
$
—
Groceries
$
$
—
Gym
$
$
—
Haircuts
$
$
—
Home — Contents Insurance
$
$
—
Home — Electricity Bills
$
$
—
Home — Gas Bills
$
$
—
Home — Internet Plan
$
$
—
Home — Rent
$
$
—
Home — Water Usage Bills
$
$
—
Mobile Plan
$
$
—
Myki / Transport
$
$
—
Studies
$
$
—
Work Related
$
$
—
Total Annual (Avg)
$0
All expenses annualised
Total Fortnightly (Avg)
$0
All expenses fortnightly
Fortnightly Costs Summary
Bills Account (monthly+)
$0 / fn
Everyday Account (weekly/fortnightly)
$0 / fn
Total per fortnight
$0
Buffer — Let's Be Conservative
%
Total needed per fortnight
$0
Total needed annually
$0
Final Estimated Fortnightly Cost
$0
Based on selected method + buffer
Annual equivalent: $0
This tab contains the Extra Guidance sheet from the original spreadsheet. It includes a price reference guide (approximate AUD figures) and a checklist of 61 smaller items commonly needed when setting up a home. Tick items off as you acquire them.
For a comprehensive moving-in checklist, also see: Lofty Building Group — First Home Checklist
For a comprehensive moving-in checklist, also see: Lofty Building Group — First Home Checklist
Price Guide
AUD EstimatesApproximate Cost Ranges (AUD)
Furniture
Bed: $500 – $1,500
Sofa: $1,000 – $2,500
Dining table & chairs: $500 – $1,500
Wardrobe: $500 – $1,500
Sofa: $1,000 – $2,500
Dining table & chairs: $500 – $1,500
Wardrobe: $500 – $1,500
Kitchen Appliances
Refrigerator: $800 – $2,000
Microwave: $100 – $300
Washing machine: $500 – $1,500
Microwave: $100 – $300
Washing machine: $500 – $1,500
Home Essentials
Bed linen: $100 – $300
Towels: $50 – $100
Pillows: $50 – $100
Kitchenware: $300 – $500
Towels: $50 – $100
Pillows: $50 – $100
Kitchenware: $300 – $500
Cleaning Supplies
Vacuum cleaner: $100 – $500
Mop and bucket: $20 – $50
Broom and dustpan: $20 – $50
Cleaning solutions: $50 – $100
Mop and bucket: $20 – $50
Broom and dustpan: $20 – $50
Cleaning solutions: $50 – $100
Internet & Utilities (per month)
Internet: $60 – $100
Electricity: $100 – $200
Gas: $50 – $100
Water: $50 – $100
Electricity: $100 – $200
Gas: $50 – $100
Water: $50 – $100
Smaller Items Checklist
61 ItemsItems ticked off: 0 / 61
Bathroom
Bedroom
Cleaning
Dining
Kitchen
Laundry
Living Room
Study
Other