One-Time or Semester-Based Expense
Item Amount Notes
Tuition (1st Sem) ₱45,000–₱50,000 No official amount yet
Books ₱TBA Budget to be added once known
For monthly planning, we’ll estimate the tuition:
₱45,000 ÷ 4 = ₱11,250/month (low estimate)
₱50,000 ÷ 4 = ₱12,500/month (high estimate)
Estimated Monthly Expenses
Expense Estimated Range (₱) Notes
Room Rent 6,500 Fixed
Electricity 1,000–2,500 Variable usage
Water Bill 200 Fixed
Internet 1,000 Fixed
Allowance (incl. groceries) 5,000 Can include basic meals and toiletries
Laundry 1,000 ₱250 × 4 weeks
Tuition (estimated) 11,250–12,500 Based on 4-month breakdown (prelim,
midterm, semi-finals, and finals)
Total Estimated Monthly Budget
Category Low Estimate (₱) High Estimate (₱)
Fixed + Utilities 14,700 16,200
+ Tuition 11,250 12,500
+ Books TBA TBA
Monthly Summary
● Minimum Monthly Need: ~₱25,950
● Maximum Monthly Need: ~₱28,700
● Books: Allocate separate buffer once announced