Philbel is quite right. Saving is really a matter related to your personal lifestyle. Normal groceries and outings for 2 might cost between 3000 to 5000 a month (with no smoking and drinking). Then you have transportaion (depending on the type of car you get) anywhere between 2000 to 3000 a month. Then that's it, depending where your home base is for taxation purposes, as previously stated.