Abrio One budget for the whole household
Each person's income and expenses, as a couple, roommates or a family. Add as many members as you need.
See what's left at the end of the month.
Abrio compares your housing options against your household budget. Everyone sees their share of the rent and what they have left, and every place gets a clear result.
Free for up to 2 places.What Abrio does
A tool to know if a place fits your means, before you sign the lease.
The real cost of each place
Rent, heating and electricity, parking. Everything the listing doesn't tell you, added up for you.
A clear result
Above 30% of your net income, it's too much. Every place is ranked, with each person's share and what they have left.
A result to keep
Export your comparison as a PDF to talk it over together, or keep it handy during visits.
How it works
- 1
Enter your household
Each person's net income, then shared and personal expenses. Abrio works out everyone's share.
- 2
Add your places
Rent, heating and electricity, parking and one-time costs. What you see in the listing and at the visit.
- 3
Read the result
Each place passes or it doesn't. You see everyone's share and what you have left at the end of the month.
What rent can you afford as a couple or with roommates?
What to know before comparing apartments.
The 30% rule
The most common guideline for a housing budget is to stay under 30% of household income. Beyond that, there's often little left for groceries, transport, savings and the unexpected.
Compare the real cost, not just the rent
Two places with the same rent don't cost the same. Heating and electricity, parking and one-time costs can change what leaves your account each month. Abrio adds everything up so you can compare apartments on equal terms.
Split the rent according to each person's income
When incomes differ, splitting the rent in half isn't always fair. Abrio shares common expenses in proportion to each person's net income, like a couple's spreadsheet, without you having to build it by hand.
Net income, not gross
Many calculators apply the 30% to gross income. Abrio starts from what actually lands in your account, which makes the result more cautious and closer to your everyday life.
Free to start, $9.99 once
No subscription. You pay once, and it's yours for good.
Unlimited
$9.99one-time, forever
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited places
- Invite up to 4 people to edit the budget with you
- Public link to share the comparison
- PDF export of your comparison
Founder
Christophe
Web developer for over 10 years, based in Quebec City since 2017. I built Abrio so choosing a home together rests on clear numbers.
I had an Excel file that let me do these calculations. I wanted to put it online to make it easier.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Abrio?
A tool that compares several places against your household budget. It calculates each person's share, the real cost of housing and what you have left at the end of the month, then gives a result.
Why 30% of net income?
It's the most common guideline for a housing budget. Abrio applies it to your net income, what actually reaches your account, which is more cautious than a calculation on gross income.
How are expenses split?
Shared expenses are split according to each person's net income. Personal expenses, like a car loan or a phone plan, stay with the person concerned.
How many places can I compare for free?
Two. To compare more, you unlock Abrio once for $9.99.
Is the $9.99 payment really one-time?
Yes. There's no subscription and no renewal. You pay once and keep unlimited access.
Can I use it alone or with more than two people?
Yes. You can add as many people as you need: couple, roommates or family.
Does Abrio replace financial advice?
No. Abrio is an estimation tool. Results rely on the amounts you enter and on the 30% rule.
Got a question? Write to us.
A suggestion, a bug or a question about a calculation: we want to hear it.