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Tool · Affordability

What can a room actually cost you?

Five numbers, worked out honestly. This tool includes the costs people forget — transport and utilities — because rent alone has never been the real figure.

Educational only. It is not a credit assessment, an eligibility determination or a landlord's decision, and it does not account for deposits. Everything stays in your browser.

After tax — what actually arrives. Include benefits you receive monthly.

The room rate, not including utilities.

Your share. Ask the provider what is included and what is billed separately.

Bus pass, fuel, or whatever it costs to get to work and appointments from that address.

Groceries, medication, phone, debt payments — your best estimate.

Your monthly picture

Housing (rent + utilities)
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Transport
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Other fixed costs
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Left after housing

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Enter your monthly take-home income to see the result.

Not counted here

Move-in deposit, application fees and furnishing costs. Ask any provider for the full figure before signing — a deposit can be a month's rent or more.

See what is currently verified