Money Diaries

Real spending from real people — browse by salary, city, or industry.

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TechSan Francisco, CARecovering SpenderApr 7

This week I caught myself adding $340 of workout clothes to cart and put most of it back

Software Engineer (L4, mid-size SaaS) · 26 · they/them

“Growing up comfortable didn't prepare me for the guilt of suddenly making good money.”
Annual salary
$198K
Weekly spend
$3,868
Total debt
$0
Savings rate
19%
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HospitalityLisbon, PortugalSurvivorMar 28

This week I almost bought a new espresso machine and then didn’t — six months more with the old one

Small Business Owner (café in Alfama, 7 years) · 45 · she/her

“COVID nearly took the café. I still flinch at empty Tuesdays.”
Annual salary
€34K
Weekly spend
€1,643
Total debt
€72K
Savings rate
6%
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