Interactive Tools
Tool Kit Budget Calculator: What Should I Buy With My Budget?
Enter your budget and what you want to fix (home, concrete apartment, car or electronics) and get a prioritized shopping list of tools with approximate prices.
Tell us your budget and what you want to work on. The calculator builds a prioritised shopping list, starting with the tools that give the most value and safety, and shows what to add next when you have more to spend. Prices are approximate typical US prices for decent mid-range tools and will vary by store and country.
How the list is built
Each focus has a priority order based on how often a tool is needed and how much it matters for safety and results. The calculator adds tools in order until the budget runs out, skipping expensive items that do not fit and trying cheaper ones further down the list. It then shows the next items to buy.
- Prices assume good mid-range tools, not the cheapest or professional top tier.
- Watch for combo kits and seasonal sales, which can stretch a budget much further. See are tool kits worth it?
- For specialist tools you need once, consider renting.
This guide is general information, not professional advice. Always read your tool's manual, use the right protective equipment and follow local building and electrical codes. See our disclaimer.