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Private monthly planner

Build a newcomer budget before the month begins.

Put income, essential costs, debt payments, and money sent abroad in one clear view. The math happens privately in your browser and values are never transmitted or stored.

Monthly amounts

Plan the full month

Enter your anticipated net income and plan out fixed and variable monthly expenses.

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Wages and other dependable after-tax income.
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Monthly Expenses & Allocations
🏠 35.6%
$
💡 6.7%
$
🛒 12.2%
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🚗 7.8%
$
🩺 6.7%
$
💳 4.4%
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🌍 5.6%
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📦 5.6%
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Client-Side Private Calculation

No sign-in. No form submission. Values disappear when you leave or reset the page.

Turn the result into decisions

Check the costs newcomers often discover late

01

Housing is more than rent

Add utilities, parking, renter's insurance, laundry, application fees, deposits, and the transport cost created by the location.

02

Separate planned transfers

Give remittances their own line instead of hiding them in “other.” Compare the full transfer cost before choosing a provider.

Compare transfer scenarios →
03

Build a small buffer

A first target can be one common surprise—an urgent trip, a medical bill, or a vehicle repair—before pursuing a larger emergency fund.

04

Rebuild after a move

Moving deposits and setup costs are one-time expenses. Use the command center to keep them out of the normal monthly picture.

Plan a move →