Alright, Believe or Not but you can survive in just £10 per week. and How you can do it? I’ll show you.
First thing first, Planning is the first step to save money. Start thinking, how you can save money? Do you really need 2 or 3 or 4 coffee a day? No. If you love coffee, make it at home. Do not eat at any restaurant, even if their food is very cheap. Because you can also cook that same food at home with very less money.
Visit cheapest supermarket like ALDI: cheapest then LIDL, Tesco and many more but they are expensive. You just need to buy things that are very very necessary and buy only cheapest one like, Eggs, milk, sugar, coffee, bread, beans, tomatoes, buy frozen vegetables, sunflower oil, rice, and anything you find cheap.
Living on a shoestring in today’s world can be a powerful skill-and sometimes a necessity. Whether one is a student looking to save up for something important or one is just facing that period of financial crunch, the thought of learning how to survive on just £10 a week seems an overwhelming challenge; it is actually very achievable with a bit of planning and creativity.
This guide will walk you through some realistic, practical steps that can be taken to ensure every pound counts-from food and transportation to entertainment and the essentials. The techniques listed in this post will get you through that tricky financial spot, but they will also help you build skills and habits to make you a smarter saver for life. Just how far can £10 take you?
I will keep updating things here, because it’s not complete yet.
- Introduction
- Reasons for living on £10 per week
- Promise a practical guide with actionable tips
- Budget Breakdown
- Allocate £10 across essentials (food, transportation, etc.)
- Example budget breakdown
- Food: Affordable Meal Planning and Shopping Tips
- List affordable, filling foods (rice, pasta, oats, etc.)
- Best stores/markets for bargains
- Meal ideas that stretch ingredients (soups, stir-fries)
- Tips for using leftovers creatively
- Free or Low-Cost Resources
- Food banks, community kitchens, local support organizations
- Discount and free food apps (Too Good To Go, Olio)
- Community events offering free food or items
- Transportation Hacks
- Walk or bike to save on transport
- Public transport discounts
- Plan errands to reduce travel costs
- Entertainment and Social Life on a Budget
- Free entertainment (libraries, parks, free museum days)
- Online resources for free media (movies, books)
- Budget-friendly socializing (potlucks, group walks)
- Finding Free or Discounted Essentials
- Websites/apps for second-hand or free items (Freecycle, Gumtree)
- Check local classifieds, charity shops
- Look for free samples
- Saving Tricks and Hacks
- Use loyalty cards, cashback apps for extra savings
- Repurpose items creatively
- Shift mindset to value and use what you have
- Mindset Tips for Thriving on a Budget
- Embrace frugality as a skill-building experience
- Set small goals to stay motivated
- Use this time to build lasting budgeting habits
- Conclusion
- Recap key points
- End with encouragement and invite readers to share tips