<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance!My good friend will soon have a free room in his flat share, and I am tempted to move in with him. The rent is roughly 400 a month, which is around 200 a month more than my current place I currently pay 200 a month with 1700 a month net income from my job. The difference in price will mean:- Living with a good friend Good times- Access to a Living room and a big TV- Bigger bedroom- Living in a better apartment in generalHowever the problem is that I currently dont manage to save much more than 200 a month at the moment between 200 and 500 a month depending on the month, so I think it would be much more difficult to save money if I move in with him. How should I or how would you? assess the situation from a financial point of view? Many thanks in advance for any insights you may have!  <response>: it sounds like if you do this you will be living paycheck to paycheck. IMO you cant afford it. 