Poll: How much money would I have to save up in order to move away from my family?

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(In the UK, SE England)..
Before you read on, I want to make it clear that I am not looking for people who want to judge me and say "you're stupid, what kind of a life is that?"..

Please.. I know where my heart is, and I am fully aware of the outcomes of my decisions.

Thanks. :)

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I currently work a full time job and I also have £2000 in savings.

I want to move away from my family, because its just far too much dysfunction and drama for my liking. I cannot stand being around them.

I would like to know how much money I would need to save up in order to rent a very cheap studio flat. Can you give me a rough esitimate on how much money I need to get moving.

And my food budget is quite low, but its enough and just right for me..

I'll be able to buy ith a months supply of food for just a £50 .. the meals will only consist of rice. And I have no problem at all with that. Its cheap.

£25 for 20kg of rice. 
The remainder £25 for spicy pickles, and seasoning. I know its boring, but I've beeen eating it almost my entire life, everyday.

So most of my money will go towards rent and bills and council tax.

And for transport, I will be cycling, or walking. No car for me. Or if its absolutley nessesary, I'll just use public transport to get to work.

What do you think? Can you give me any advice? Any words of advice?

! · Answer

Only you know where you live, so check with local papers/the council website what rent would be and how much council tax you'd have to pay. If you are in the SE of England, unlikely you can afford a studio flat - a bedsit in a shared house is more likely, but again, check prices where you are.

How much you need to save depends on how much you earn (ie whether you would need to draw on your savings or could live off your take home pay).

You also need to be sure you'd pass a credit check to enable you to rent.

Helpful website: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/Budget-planning

Lily B Talus · Answer

Yes I think you should go...do it soon, your £2,000 will pay a month's rent upfront as well as a month's rent as a deposit and agency fees, so as long as you have a good job you'll be able to get a little rom somewhere.

Anonymous · Answer

You're nothing like mature enough to make a move. Just look at your other questions: e.g. 'Poll: Imagine a really hot woman sitting on the toilet taking a dump? what does her face look like?'

Wait until you are old enough to strike out on your own.

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