Learn · Sentences Bargaining
This is beyond my budget.
B1Sentence
Narrator
This is beyond my budget.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You might want to consider a less expensive option; this is beyond your budget.
Describing a Situation
Unfortunately, I can't afford that item; it's beyond my budget.
Responding to a Suggestion
That sounds great, but this is beyond my budget.
Expressing Disappointment
I really wanted that, but it's beyond my budget, which is disappointing.
Rephrased versions
Formal
This exceeds my budgetary limitations.
Casual
This is too expensive for me.
Simpler English
I can't afford this.
Phrases to learn
beyond my budget
Too expensive; exceeding one's financial resources.