A Python console-based expense tracker using CSV file handling
This project is a Python console-based Expense Tracker that allows users to record daily expenses, store them permanently in a CSV file, view all expenses, and calculate total spending. The use of CSV file handling ensures data persistence even after the program is closed.
The objective of this project is to build a simple yet effective expense tracking system using Python that demonstrates file handling, data storage, and basic control flow concepts.
Add new expenses with date, category, description, and amount
Store expenses permanently in a CSV file
View all saved expenses from the CSV file
Calculate total spending from stored data
Menu-driven and user-friendly console interface
- Technologies Used
Python 3
CSV module
File Handling
Lists & Control Structures
- Python Concepts Applied
csv module for reading and writing files
File handling using open()
Lists for structured data handling
Loops (while, for)
Conditional statements (if-elif-else)
User input handling
Data type conversion
- Data Storage (CSV File)
All expenses are stored in a file named:
expenses.csv
Sample CSV Output: 01-02-2026,Food,Lunch,150 02-02-2026,Travel,Bus Ticket,50
Each row represents:
Date, Category, Description, Amount
-How to Run the Project
open folder in Vscode run code
show otput :
