XLSXMoney & Markets

USD/LBP Expense Tracker

A daily expense log that handles two currencies and a moving exchange rate without turning your numbers into nonsense.

Who it's for

Anyone in Lebanon tracking spending across USD and LBP at different rates.

What's in it

  • A daily entry log with currency, rate and category
  • Automatic conversion to a single reporting currency
  • Monthly and category summaries
  • A rate history tab

What it helps you do

  • Compare months honestly even when the rate moved
  • Know your true cost of living in one currency
  • Build the habit with a log that takes seconds per entry

Questions

Which rate should I use?
Whichever rate you actually transacted at. The tracker stores the rate per entry, so mixed rates stay accurate.

Educational use only. This resource is a general template for learning and planning. It is not personalised financial, accounting, tax or legal advice, and it does not guarantee any outcome. Check anything important against your own circumstances and a qualified professional. Full disclaimer.

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