Step 3 of 8
Convert to Yearly & Per Pay
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The Converter
Pick how often you get paid, how often the cost arrives, type the amount, and write the two answers onto your paper.
1 · You get paid…
2 · This cost arrives…
3 · The amount is…
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$ per Year
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$ per Pay
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Write both numbers on your paper list - per year in column 3, per pay in column 4.
Once you finish the list, open your calculator app and add up both columns and put the total at the bottom of the page.
You will now see clearly how much these bills cost you each payday and each year!
Example completed calculations:
Bill Name
$ Cost
$ per Year
$ per Pay
Mortgage
$1600 p/month
$19,200
$738
Electricity
$800 p/quarter
$3,200
$123
Car Registration
$900 p/year
$900
$35
Car Insurance
$1200 p/year
$1,200
$46
Netflix
$27 p/month
$324
$12
Council rates
$1100 p/6months
$2,200
$85
Gym Membership
$30 p/fortnight
$780
$30
Health Insurance
$430 p/month
$5,160
$198
Spotify
$20 p/month
$240
$9
Home Internet
$80 p/month
$960
$37
Donations
$100 p/month
$1,200
$46
Mobile phone
$55 p/month
$660
$25
$36,024
$1,384