Saving & Budgeting
A Pakistani Wedding, Costed: Where the Money Actually Goes
Cutting the flowers saves thousands. Cutting fifty guests saves hundreds of thousands. Here is a Pakistani wedding costed line by line, with the per-guest …
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Practical ways to cut what you spend each month — bills, groceries, subscriptions and the household costs that quietly add up.
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Gas vs Electric Geyser: What Hot Water Actually Costs in Winter
A tank geyser left on all winter spends more energy keeping water hot between showers than it does heating the water you use. Here …
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Bike, Car or Careem? The Real Cost per Kilometre in Pakistan
Everyone compares petrol against fare and concludes that owning is cheaper. Add depreciation, maintenance and tyres and the answer depends entirely on how far …
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How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be in Pakistan?
The internet says six months of expenses. That number was written for someone with a different job market and a different inflation rate. Here …
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How to Save Money as a Student in Pakistan: A Costed Month
Most student money advice says 'make a budget' and stops. This one costs out an actual month — twice — and shows that three …
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Grocery Budget for a Family of Four in Pakistan: A Costed Monthly Basket
Most grocery advice gives you a number with no basket behind it. This is the basket: 24 lines, real quantities, arithmetic shown — and …
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How to Cut Your Electricity Bill in Pakistan: What Actually Works
Unplugging your phone charger saves about eleven rupees a month. Here is every common tip ranked by what it is actually worth, so you …
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What It Actually Costs to Run an AC Per Hour in Pakistan
Between Rs 6 and Rs 79 an hour, depending on two things — and only one of them is your air conditioner. Here is …
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Does the 50/30/20 Rule Actually Work on a Pakistani Salary?
The 50/30/20 rule is the most repeated budgeting advice on the internet. Applied to three real Pakistani salaries, it fails at two of them …
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How to Make a Monthly Budget in Pakistan That Survives a Real Salary
Most budgeting advice for Pakistan quotes cost-of-living numbers that are higher than the average Pakistani salary. Here is a method built from the salary …