@qatarisun, because I consider my standard of living to be high.

THis is now that I'm a successfull business man and lawyer. (or I hope so anyway)
I used to live on 700 GBP a month max. Average was around 4000QR

If I were on a budget, this is what I'd spend (and be happy too, but just not get lovely designer brands)

Cafe's = 100 a month.

Groceries (I do a big shopping once a month) = 500

Going out to eat dinner (real restaurants not fast food) = 1000

clothing 200 (what I spend now is too much anyway and it's because I like brand things)

Petrol = 200-400 (depends on the car and the plan)

Cinemas and fun = 300

Telephone bill = 600 (I dont call alot but I call international alot) (again, I call international, but I really should use Skype more)

Housing = 8,000

I've mentioned that 3,000 or more is more than enough, especially if accomodation is covered..... Come now, please don't omit words.

However could you please PM me where I said 2500 is more than enough for accommodation.

My 8,000 flat is a 2bed room sea view by the way.

So lets not pick the words that we want and look in context.

We can all survive on a certain amount, it's what we get that changes our standards.

if I made 60k a month, you'd better believe I'd live in a nicer place and spent more (if I didn't invest it)
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