Anyway, because I have to budget with 2 currencies, I have kept it simple. I allot a certain amount of money per month for spending. This includes, groceries, eating out, clothes, etc.
Saving a high percentage is important to me because I need to make sure I have a financially safe future post-Ph.D. I do not want to take the first position that comes along.
In September I moved to a new apartment, it is a studio but it is a little more expensive. The peace of mind that I get by having this new apartment has an increased price tag of $120.00 a month. That is an increase that I can handle.