How much do YOU spend on food each week?
I did a quick poll amongst my Twitter foodie friends asking them how much they spend on food each week. I’m doing some re-budgeting lately and wanted to see how much money other people budget for food. At first the answers were shocking to read, but I quickly realized just how fast food prices can add up (Keep in mind the euro is valued at approximately $1.50 and the pound is valued at approximately $2).
But now it’s your turn. Tell me readers, how much do you spend on food each week, be it on restaurant meals, trips to the grocery store or even farmer’s markets. And please, specify how many people you feed. Can’t wait for your answers!
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Wow it is really surprising to see these stats! And yes I noticed that I spend at least £ 10-15 that usual these days, tough times I guess :)
Posted by chkn at August 18th, 2008, 11:29 amWow, never really thought about it. Probably at least $100 dollars a week.
Posted by Danny at August 18th, 2008, 12:28 pmI used to spend over $100 a week (and that was just for me!), but I am starting to actually use the food in my pantry and am around $30 a week right now.
Posted by Sarah at August 18th, 2008, 12:59 pmSingle person. Right now, I am eating virtually “free” lunch 5 days a week (allotted amt. “free” in hospital cafe)…so not counting that, I estimate ~$50.00 grocery-wise plus eat out a couple of times. Uhh…maybe I need to look at my spending a little closer because it just probably is more than that. It’s a heck of alot more if my grandchildren are eating with me :)
Posted by JEP at August 18th, 2008, 7:22 pmIt’s pretty hard for us to keep track. My fiancé and I only have ourselves to feed, thankfully, but since he works at a grocery store the shopping is in small daily doses instead of a weekly trip. I’d be surprised if it exceeded $100 in a typical week, and it probably averages much less. We seldom eat out.
Posted by Liz at August 18th, 2008, 10:16 pmIt’s just the two of us, but I still spend over $100 per week, sometimes up to $150 if I do all my shopping at Whole Foods and buy specialty meats and produce. I am grateful to be able to do that.
Posted by melissa at August 18th, 2008, 11:16 pmIt’s just my husband and I but between my bad habits of eating out during my lunch break and well, the both of going out to dinner at least twice a week, I would say including my one trip to the grocery store in a week period…it would range from $100-$150.
That includes, grocery coupons, and we only eat out for lunch or dinner with restaurant coupons as well.
It sure is expensive out there!
Posted by Sarah B. at August 19th, 2008, 7:29 am3 of us plus when grandgirls come over but we spend at least $180.00 every 2 weeks
Posted by arby at August 19th, 2008, 10:05 amWe spend $300 or less a month for 2 adults, a 6-year-old and a 6-month-old, but I’m also an big time couponer and stockpiler. :)
Posted by Cate O'Malley at August 19th, 2008, 9:38 pmWOW, I have no idea how much I spend!!! Maybe $250 a week?
Posted by Jaden, Steamy Kitchen at August 20th, 2008, 11:00 pmMulti-generational household feeding 8 for $140 a week includes a 6 month old.
Posted by Donna J at August 27th, 2008, 7:22 ami spend $100-$200 every 2 wks, for 5 ppl…7 if you count my 2 teens twice!!!. depends on what bill needs paying first.
Posted by stephanie at August 27th, 2008, 7:24 amdepends on whay bills need paying. about $100-$200 every 2 wks. for 5 ppl..7 if you count my teens twice!!!
Posted by stephanie at August 27th, 2008, 7:26 amI spend around $500 or more/month for my Down Syndrome son and me (and we have 8 cats, too).
We eat perfectly healthy, and that costs much more than eating fast food and junk food. We don’t even have those in our house! Ours is largely produce from Aldi’s, and we buy large flats of chicken breasts and divide them into quart bags to pull out of the freezer whenever we need them; and we do the same with ground turkey and beef - we use the Reynolds Handi-vac freezer bags and the little Reynolds Handi-vac to draw out the air. Best thing I ever invested in! You save alot of money separating the meat like that. We try not to eat meat every single day - we substitute bean dishes instead - it’s healthier.
Posted by Bonnie at August 27th, 2008, 7:28 amI spend $120 every 2 weeks on groceries and household supplies (I budget it all together) We have a garden to suppliment our vegetables. 2 Adults and 2 children.
Posted by Julie at August 27th, 2008, 8:02 amA family of 5 we spend 250.00 every 2 weeks, depending on the coupons those 2 weeks
Posted by Margaret at August 27th, 2008, 10:16 amI spend about $125 a month for one person. I buy family packs, break down into individual servings, freeze. Buy produce that is only on sale, prepare in one cup increments fresh produce that can be cut up and frozen raw. (onions, peppers, etc.) And I am a big time user of coupons. I redeem at least $25 every major trip to the supermarket. I also check the bruised or no so pretty shelves in the produce section. Take what I think I can salvage, remove the non-usuable parts and cook or freeze up the rest. A lot of damaged fruit gets stewed and frozen. So even though I make one major trip to the supermarket a month, it is a two or three day event. Between cutting coupons, searching the flyers for the sale items, breaking down the meats into individual servings, cutting and stewing fruits and veggies, cutting fresh produce for the freezer, it turns into a major job. But I love working with food, so I don’t consider it a chore.
Posted by Addie at August 27th, 2008, 4:18 pmBy being so frugal, it allows me at holiday time to buy all those little extras that make baked products so special. Colored sugar, sprinkles, etc. I do the holiday baking for three households. And I am always looking for recipes that call for five or less ingredients.
I recently became involved in an Adult Day Care Center as a volunteer. The food they serve is designed around diabetics and those with high blood pressure. No salt, low in carbs. It is surprisingly, very tasty. I suggested that they take the recipes and break them down to cooking for one or two people. They loved the suggestion and will be printing the recipes on index sized cards and making them available city wide. This alone should promote a huge savings in grocery shopping.
It’s just my husband and I. We spend about $200 a month at Costco. Mostly bulk meat which I bring home and use my foodsaver and freeze.
Grocery store is about $100 a week, but I also budget in at least one additional trip during mid week for fresh produce.
I use store’s club cards, in-store discounts for members. Some coupons. Always take a look at the discounted meat that’s about to expire, too.
Posted by Rita at August 27th, 2008, 6:04 pmwe spend about 150 per week. we also go thru 1.5 gallons of milk per day plus 6 loafs of bread for a 18,15,7,4 yr old my wife and i we also shop at aldi’s for our milk @ $2.25 a gallon and yes it depends on which bill needs paying 1st
Posted by don at August 27th, 2008, 6:55 pmThere’s seven of us, four 1/2 adults (teen almost 18) twin 9 yr olds. We spend about 250 on food every week and that’s because I cook from scratch alot, we eat beans,fresh vegies in season, fruit in season, buy in bulk when we can, buy large amounts of meat/fish/chichen when on sale and divide into daily portions, cutting down on sweets, no soda, bake a lot.
Posted by Diane at August 27th, 2008, 8:02 pm100-130 a week. But I enjoy quality foods and would rather not subject myself to the more affordable ramen noodles or canned foods.
Posted by Farzan at June 24th, 2009, 2:07 pmIt’s just me, so i only spend $50.00 a week, and i make sure i take a list with me. And while i’m putting things in the cart, i write the price down on the back of my list to make sure i don’t go over the $50.00 because, that’s all i have in my pocket, accept for some loose change.
Posted by Sly at September 2nd, 2009, 10:24 am