How much are you able to save as Analyst in London?

Hi Monkeys,

Wanted to ask you what does your monthly budget look like as an Analyst in London?

The money seems to be slipping through my fingers. My monthly budget looks like the following:
1. Housing incl. bills - £1,600
2. Groceries - £150-200
3. Transport - £100
4. Going out (drinks, dinners out, coffees etc.) - c.£300-500
5. Subscriptions, Phone, Gym - £130
Total c.£2,300 - £2,500.

I am on £75k base, which is roughly £4,200 per month net. Not considering bonus.

Is this in line with what you are spending? Note that above excludes any travel and one-offs like medical bills, birthdays, anniversaries etc. Trying to check I am not inflating my lifestyle too much.

Would appreciate your contributions!

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