The coronavirus pandemic has severely derailed all well-laid plans for the year along with dismantling budgets and lives. Not surprisingly, the financial repercussions of the pandemic-induced lockdown were drastic and affected all aspects of society, especially migrants. Students and young professionals living in hostels and PGs across the country were adversely affected and the capital of Tamil Nadu was no exception.
Chennai is home to several reputed institutions and happens to be a commercial centre too, drawing students and professionals from all over the nation. Chennai also happens to be one of the worst-hit cities of the nation and as a direct consequence, businesses also took a dive during the pandemic and the city has been trying to pick itself up ever since. If you are a resident of a PG in Chennai, finding it difficult to manage your expenses, this blog might help you find some solutions.
- Prepare a budget (and follow it)
Hostel life prepares you for adulthood and managing your expenses is one of the most important facets of adulthood. While living in a PG, always prepare a monthly budget that includes your miscellaneous expenses as well. Maintaining and following a budget develops financial maturity and responsibility; traits essential to long term survival.
In properly managed accommodations that provide all necessary services like laundry, cleaning, meals and security, following a budget can be very convenient. When you start living in a managed accommodation, you sign-up and pay for the services and amenities, all the proceedings are legal and on paper, making the space provider accountable for everything. This allows you to plan a proper budget and saves you a lot of money and effort.
- Food Expenses
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with food. While we love stuffing our mouths with it, we might not like the effect it has on our body. You might deny it but a majority of us are slaves to the tongue and it shows, mostly in our food bills. In a city like Chennai, which happens to be a gastronomical delight for food aficionados, not indulging in tasty food might seem blasphemous. However, you can stimulate your taste buds without denting your wallet.
Eating regular meals in your PG will not only help you cut down significantly on your food expenses but will also prove to be a healthier and safer alternative, considering that the COVID threat is far from over. If you are worried about the taste, luxury PG accommodations offer an extensive menu and chef-prepared dishes which are not just tasty, but nutritious and healthy, along with being very easy on your pockets.
- Recreation and Entertainment
The idea of going out in public for an evening of fun and relaxation seems like a distant memory now. If you are living in a PG in Chennai during the pandemic and need your dose of recreation, forget expensive streaming subscriptions and memberships and head to your PG’s entertainment lounge for some interaction and entertainment.
Professionally managed PG accommodations include hi-speed internet and recreational facilities like interactive zones, aforementioned entertainment lounges and other spaces for you to socialize and enjoy with the other residents while providing entertainment services and events.
Living in luxury accommodation in an upscale part of Chennai is not as expensive as it would appear. When you sign up for living arrangements with a professional accommodation provider like Stanza Living, you get many perks, the first of them being living in a well-maintained accommodation in a posh area of the city while saving you a ton on services and amenities. If you don’t want to give up on comfort while saving money at the same time, then a managed PG accommodation might be the best option for you.
