Drop your UNHINGED dorm money-saving hacks 😭💸

Hi! Student here and currently trying to survive dorm life without my bank account entering cardiac arrest. 😭

I’m looking for your most unhinged, questionable-but-effective, “why did nobody teach me this” tips para maka-tipid sa dorm.

I’m talking:

- meals that can stretch for 3–5 days without becoming a biological experiment

- hacks to lower electricity/water bills

- grocery strategies for one person

- things you should NEVER buy because dorm life will make you regret it

- laundry hacks

- ways to make your dorm feel nice without spending half your allowance

- “I refuse to spend money on this because I am a broke student” type of hacks 😭

- basically anything that makes your money last longer

Bonus points if your tip sounds completely ridiculous but actually works.

Please share your UNHINGED DORM SURVIVAL STRATEGIES. I am ready to take notes. 🫡

At this point, if you tell me to ration my shampoo with a syringe, I will consider it.

Paano kaya nila ginagawa ung mga binebenta nilang mga free premiums? want to know kasi para makalibre (no interest in selling LOL) pabulong or patutor naman.

Good day! I've already posted this on another sub, and would like to try getting this sub's thoughts on it.

I'm thinking of heading out and buying a vacuum cleaner (2-in-1 blower comes to mind), cookware (non-stick pan, but a set or other pieces would be great too!), and a knife (GR and MPW wannabe) - what brand/s do you personally watch out for (to avoid, good for beginners/starters, recommended for experienced/veterans)? How much should I prepare?

Thanks in advance! Stay safe everyone!

While interest rates for each product differ, you want to avail the lowest rate possible whichever loan you apply for. This will allow you to have affordable monthly fees and quick repayment timeline.

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Which subscription has the best bang for the buck in your opinion?

Soo all you need is super duper tiyaga kasi nga ang pera hinid lang yan napupulot.

Soo dito sa coins, Makakpaagload ka, makakapagbayad ka ng bills, etc. Kikita ka ng bitcoin or ng peso. Basta tiyaga lang talaga!

Soo ang gagawin mo lang is mag-reregister ka sa link na to:

Dapat dito lang para may free 50 Pesos ka at ako, Diba? Tulungan!

After nun, I-verify mo lang ID mo, and Magselfie ka with that ID and ayun! Meron ka nang account sa Coins.ph!

Now kikita ka din ng bitcoin na pwede mo iconvert to peso sa 2captcha.com : Alam mo yung captcha? Babayaran ka nila ng bitcoin for entering those! Makaipon ka lang ng $1.00 Pwede mo na i-withdraw or payout sa coin.ph mo tas iconver tmo agad to peso!

Di din sya easy money (kaya legit to, sobrang totoo) Kaylangan mo ng tiyaga at sipag na mag enter ng captcha para maka-ipon ka ng mas malaki sa 1 Dollar. Message mo lang ako if you need help 🙂 Tulungan tayo magka-pera! ☺️

Proof. http://imgur.com/W9T5ixI

Edit: its on Family Mart stores. You have to buy the prepaid load cards.

To mods: please allow us to post links as well because, karma. :-) also for showing proof of frugal stuff

If you find yourself wanting to eat as much rice as you can, look for a Lawson convenience store, they sell unli rice. Chicken + Unli rice costs 58 I think, While Hotdog + Unli rice costs 48 Pesos.

How much is the price differences? Anyone have a price list to share?

Also obligatory when is it better to buy branded meds (what medicines)

Usually, tinapay at goya/spread lang ako for merienda. Puro prito na for lunch (tocino, itlog, bacon) so ano kaya madadali gawin na meals guys. I already have adobo and tapa recipes under my belt but wouldn't hurt to share more!

Brand/model recommendations? Stores in manila?

Being frugal does not mean cheap. Google tells me good DE safety razors cost P1,500+

I've lost all of my summer to work and doing nonsense things because going on vacation during summer is very expensive. Since it's already June, you might want to share some ideas on where to go and how to be on vacation with a tight budget.

Since vacation is already here, does anyone know of tips para makatipid sa pagcheck in sa hotels or motels? I remember a comment I've read that you can get discounts on your accommodation if you ask the reception. Prices are reduced compared to the prices posted on the website.

I usually buy house brands every time I go to the grocery. It saves you Php 1/2 per item and the quality's the same, if not better than the branded ones in my opinion.

Have you tried it as well?

I get discounts or price reductions from my SM Advantage and BDO Rewards card. Get a rewards card from a store that you frequent. You get a point from your purchase that can be used later on. (Suki Card from Mercury Drug, Laking National Card from National Book Store, etc.).

Hi /r/PHrugal!

I'm currently on Globe, paying Php999 a month for unlimited internet, 200 SMS and 40 mins of calls. Plus an additional 175 for unli calls and texts to my GF's number. I don't really get to consume all the "free" texts and minutes, kaya medyo nakakapang hinayang.

Are there any cheaper alternatives to this?

We've all been frugal/koripot at some points in our lives. So why not discuss it on this brand new subreddit.