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What are all the typical expenses that an adult would encounter?

I am going to move out soon and am not going to be completely independent, but will mostly be. I was wondering what typical expenses i should be willing to take on.

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1. rent / mortgage 300 - 750+ Electric 150 300 [ Can jump to 500 Summer and winter] cable /Internet Free - 150 cell 25- 125 insurance [ car and renters / home owners ] 80- 150 water 12 - 30 trash Free - 45 club dues possibly Free - 150 gas / car up keep [ tires , parts etc ] 200- 400 Food 150 - 400 Clothing 20 - 75 Entertainment [ Beer , DVDs and games at the min ] 20 - 65 Pocket money 100 a month [ lunch candy bars etc these can ALL but cut a lot. but yea this is a common list good luck
2. don't forget laundry...it will eat up your quarters soaps, toliet paper, toothpaste...all those personal items you just can't do without. And health insurance if it's not provided by your employer. Also save some for when you get sick cause you'll have co-pays, deductables or meds to take care of. Don't get a pet. I know everyone wants a pet but they are expensive. Wait until you are firmly settled before you get a pet. Have fun, it's a wonderful experience living on your own. And don't fret, times will get tough sometimes but they always seem to get better. Just think positive and positive will come to you.
3. Here's a short list of my expenses. rent renters insurance car payment auto insurance gas utilities (gas, electric, water/sewage) cable/satellite internet phone/cell phone health insurance life insurance groceries eating out Don't go overboard with expensive furnishings for your apartment. Check the Penny Saver, classifieds, and yard sales for good deals.