They're Australia's thriftiest seniors with a survival guide filled with fool-proof tips to make every cent go further.
Bob and Gay rent a house, run a car, have plenty of food in the cupboard and they even have a pet — but it's all possible because of their budget.
Bob and Gay's Budget Breakdown:
Pension income = $1221.40 per fortnight
Rent = $520 per fortnight
Food = $250 per fortnight.
Power = $50 per fortnight.
Car registration = $50 per fortnight
Fuel = $60-$60 per fortnight
Car insurance = $8.48 per fortnight
Car expenses = $60 per fortnight
House and contents insurance = $32 per fortnight
Water = $10 per fortnight
Telstra = $65 per fortnight
Chemist = $50 per fortnight
This leaves a surplus of $65.92 for incidentals, including the odd take-away!
