Which of the following is a typical fixed expense?

• A. A grocery bill that changes each month.
• B. A phone bill that varies with usage.
• C. An expense that stays the same each time (like a subscription).
• D. A one-time purchase.

Answer: (C)

Fixed expenses are costs that stay the same amount each time and come in regularly, like a subscription or monthly membership. That consistent amount makes them easy to plan for in a budget. In this case, the example that fits is an expense that stays the same each time, such as a subscription. The other scenarios involve amounts that change—groceries can vary month to month, and a phone bill that depends on usage will go up or down. A one-time purchase happens only once and isn’t a recurring expense.