<prompt> Human: My parents are kicking me out by summer. I dont know if I can do this, to be honest. Coupled with my crippling depression and my parents kicking me out because Im hardly able to do anything with my depression, living seems really difficult. I am on medication and seeing a psychiatrist. Those are covered by the government, so I dont need to budget for that.I dont want to be homeless, so Id like to know how to sort out my finances.I have a friend that I can split rent and utilities with when I leave the house, but have no clue how to budget or anything like that.Im going to have to pay around 500-600 for a room, and 50 a month for a monthly transit pass. I dont know how much to budget for utilities like internet, cell phone etc. They are offering a 45month plan for cell phone, and I can just use my current phone for that. Internet will be 40 a month split with my friend. Im assuming 80 a week for food, if I eat at home? Im not 100 sure. Not sure what other utilities will cost.My job pays 12.20 an hour, 40 hours a week.Id like to save up an emergency fund between now and july.  <response>: So you make around 1560 a month while at the time no phone bill, rent, electric, groceries, internet bill etc.? So... first step is to find out why you only have 500 when you seemed to be living cost free? Next, make a budget and include utilities as well. Perhaps, ask your friend what things costs if you are unsure. As for food it will definitely vary by how much you cook in. Do you know how to cook? If the answer is no, LEARN NOW. Eating out too much is a easy way to waste all your money. Do you have any debt? If not, great sounds like you will probably be fine based off your income. Just make sure you include things like car payment, car insurance, and car maintenance in your budget. The funny thing about budgeting is it isnt complex you just have to add up your expenses and subtract from your income. Once you know that number if you are content with that great if not add income or subtract expenses. Good luck!,P.s. I think its actually a blessing in disguise that you are getting kicked out. It will teach you how to deal with things and life issues on your own. Plus a great adventure with a friend! 