While it’s easy to spend hours scrolling through Instagram drooling at the products, garments and spaces which are being paraded in front of us, it’s important to remember that no one lives the perfect Instagram life without paying a hefty price.

There’s nothing wrong with living an Instagram-inspired lifestyle – in fact, some women have made a living out of the platform – but for those of us who don’t wish to live that way, it’s important to remember that we shouldn’t have to spend lots of money just to feel valid online.

Having expensive, “instagrammable” items may boost your like count and gain you a few followers, but money never bought happiness – and that’s what’s really important.

Here’s how much it really costs to live that ‘perfect’ Instagram lifestyle