Student Budget & Life Tracker
Track your monthly cash, manage your spending week by week, plan grocery trips with real prices, and never run out of money before month-end. Built for South African university students.
Weekly Cashflow Tracker
Set your monthly budget, track weekly discretionary spending, and get runway projections so you know exactly how many days your money will last.
Grocery Hub & Price Comparison
Build your monthly grocery basket, compare prices across Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Woolworths and more. Find the cheapest store for YOUR basket.
In-Store Trip Calculator
Create a priority-queue shopping list with your budget. Scan items in-store, confirm prices, and stop when your budget runs out — smartest items first.
Month-End Reflections
Review how you spent, see where you overspent, and auto-adjust next month's budget based on reality — not guesses.
Chip-In Sharing
Shopping with housemates? Track who chipped in for the trip and see your actual share of the cart.
Community Price Reviews
Spot a wrong price? Request a review. Vote on other students' reports. Community-verified prices you can trust.
How It Works
Set Your Budget
Enter your monthly allowance or NSFAS amount. Tell us your province for accurate local prices.
Build Your Basket
Add grocery items from our official price catalog. We track 100+ items across major SA stores.
Compare & Save
See which store is cheapest for your specific basket. Switch stores and save R50–R200 per month.
Shop Smart
Use the in-store trip mode with your budget. Priority queue ensures you buy what matters most first.
Live Price Data
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Tracked Products
13
Stores Compared
9
Provinces Covered
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What is the Student Life Tracker?
The Student Life Tracker is a free budgeting tool built specifically for South African university students. It helps you track weekly spending, manage your monthly allowance or NSFAS funds, plan grocery trips, and compare prices across major stores.
Is it really free?
Yes, completely free. No premium tier, no hidden fees. We built this because students need it.
Which stores do you compare?
We compare prices across South Africa's major grocery chains including Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, SPAR, and more. The list grows as we add more data.
How does the Grocery Trip mode work?
You set a budget, add items to a priority queue, then walk through the store. As you confirm each item's real price, the app tracks your remaining budget and tells you what you can still afford. Smartest items first.
Can I share a trip with housemates?
Yes! The Chip-In feature lets you track who contributed money to a shared grocery trip. It calculates each person's actual share of the cart.
How accurate are the prices?
Prices come from two sources: admin-verified official prices (updated regularly) and community-reported prices from students shopping in-store. High-voted community reports are auto-promoted to official status.