Expense Summary
| Description | Amount | Currency | Category | Date | Action |
|---|
Total Spent Today: 0.00
Total Spent This Week: 0.00
Total Spent This Month: 0.00
Overview
The Daily Expense Tracker is a simple, intuitive budgeting tool that allows you to record and analyze your personal or household spending habits. Enter your daily expenses, assign categories, and view real-time totals and charts that help you manage money more wisely. It’s ideal for anyone looking to gain control over their finances, track spending patterns, and stay within budget limits — whether at home, on vacation, or managing small business costs.
Methodology
- Total Spent Today: Sum of all expenses entered with today's date.
- Total Spent This Week: Sum of all expenses within the last 7 days.
- Total Spent This Month: Sum of all expenses with the same month/year.
- Budget Status: If totals exceed optional daily/weekly limits, an alert is shown.
All calculations are handled locally in your browser for privacy and speed. Optional currency selection ensures international usability, while category grouping allows for efficient analysis using dynamic pie charts.
Example
Suppose you log the following expenses today:
- 🍽️ Food: Lunch at café – $12.50
- 🚌 Transport: Bus ticket – $2.80
- 📱 Utilities: Mobile plan – $20.00
The tracker will show:
- Total Spent Today: $35.30
- Total Spent This Week: $35.30 (if no other expenses logged)
- Category Chart: Pie chart showing % share by category
Use Cases
- 🏡 Household budgeting for families or individuals
- ✈️ Tracking travel expenses while abroad
- 📆 Daily journaling of costs for frugal living goals
- 📊 Expense documentation for small businesses or freelancers
FAQ
Is my data saved securely?
All data is stored only in your browser's local storage. No information is sent to servers or tracked.
Can I use multiple currencies?
Yes, you can select from several major currencies for each expense entry. The totals will reflect the currency used for the latest entry.
How are the totals calculated?
Totals are calculated based on the date of each expense. The 'Today' total includes expenses from the current calendar date; 'This Week' includes the past 7 days; 'This Month' includes expenses from the current calendar month.
What happens if I exceed my budget?
The tracker displays a clear ⚠️ over-budget or ✅ under-budget message based on your daily and weekly limits.
Can I export or print my expense report?
Yes! Use the "Copy Results" button to copy your data or the "Print/Export" button to generate a printable version.