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Budgeting before you go to Schoolies will help you work out how much you need to save and how much you can spend each day you're there.

This budget tool will help you get started. Be as accurate you can and if you don't know the actual cost, make an estimate.

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How long will you be at Schoolies? *

Food

Groceries: $	per day
Take-away meals: $	per day
Eating out: $	per day
Snacks: $	per day
Food total: $

Try to prepare some meals in your accommodation, rather than eating out all the time. Buy groceries in advance and avoid having to visit convenience stores that may be more expensive.

Transport

Air fare:
Trains/buses:	per day
Taxis:	per fare
Number of taxi trips:
Transport total: $

Always keep enough money for a taxi or public transport with you so you will be able to get home.

Accommodation

Accommodation: $
Bond: $
Accommodation total: $

If you do have to pay a bond, make sure you get a receipt and remember to claim back the money as soon as you check out.

Entertainment

Sightseeing: $
Social activities: $
Sporting activities: $
Entertainment total: $

Remember to take advantage of free or low-cost activities and events for Schoolies in your area.

Emergencies

Taxi fare: $
Medical expenses: $
Ambulance: $
Emergency total: $

Keep some emergency cash in a pocket or somewhere else away from your wallet when you are out, just in case you lose your wallet or it's stolen.

Miscellaneous

Batteries: $
Sunscreen: $
Souvenirs: $
Mobile phone credit: $
Others: $
Miscellaneous total: $

If you're worried that you'll be tempted to spend more than you can afford when you go out, leave your credit cards, bankcards and extra cash at home.

Total: $

Last updated: 27 October 2008