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Budget categories — free printable UK household guide

A UK household budget categories reference. Every spending category, the typical percentage of income, and target ranges — the benchmark for building a realistic budget.

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Free · No email required UK household budget categories guide printable spending percentage income target ranges realistic benchmark build
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Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

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Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

Which budget category do most UK households overspend most?
Subscriptions (consistently underestimated — the average UK household has 8+ subscriptions), eating out and food delivery (convenience spending that accumulates invisibly), and transport (particularly car-related costs including insurance, fuel and maintenance). Running a monthly subscription audit against this guide reveals most people's largest controllable overspend.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.