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Christmas Shopping List and Budget (Australia)
A Christmas shopping list with a budget per person, A$ totals and tick-off status, so December stays calm.
A Christmas shopping list with a number beside every name is the simplest way to keep Christmas on budget. You decide the total first, then split it.
Build your list
- Set one total for Christmas
- List everyone you buy for
- Give each person a budget
- Tick off and note the actual price as you buy
Don't forget the extras
- Wrapping, cards and postage
- Christmas food and drinks
- Teacher and Kris Kringle gifts
- Travel and outings
Spread it over your pays
Divide the total by the pays left before Christmas. See our Christmas savings plan.
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General information only, not financial or tax advice.
FAQ
How much should I spend per person?
Whatever fits your total. Start with the total, then split.
When should I start shopping?
Spreading it over several pays makes it easier.
Can I share the list?
Yes, our planners work on phone and computer.
Try it in an app
Christmas Planner (A$45, one-off): Plan Christmas, birthdays and events against one budget: gift lists per person, event costs and a savings countdown to the big day.
Party Planner (A$19, one-off): Christmas parties, birthdays and get-togethers: budget, shopping list, guests and a countdown for each event.