How Much On Groceries?

beth.194

Hi All,

I'm new(ish) here. I joined a few years ago, but can't remember my u/n or p/w and I don't think I use the email address anymore.

Anyway, What I wanted to ask is this:

How much would you say is a reasonable amount to spend on a food shop for 2 adults (1 with a VERY healthy appetite) and an almost 4 year old?

We spend roughly £80 a fortnight, sometimes less, but rarely over.

(I hope this is the right place)

Beth

Pink.

Hi Beth,

Welcome to MSE :hello:

As everyones needs/wants are different it's hard to put a figure on what is a reasonable amount to spend on groceries, but this thread should give you an idea of what others spend on their grocery shopping:

Grocery Shopping budget threads

It might also be worth taking a look at the March 2009 Grocery Challenge thread where everyone sets themselves a personal grocery budget and try to encourage each other throughout the month to stick to it.

For lots of ideas on cutting back your grocery bill have a look at Martin's article on Supermarket Shopping and we also have a new board where grocery offers are posted regularly: Food Shopping & Groceries

I'll add your thread to the first link later to keep the replies together.

Pink

beth.194

Thanks

I Will Take A look At Those Links Now.

Lynn11

We are 2 adults and a 2yr old and I have been trying to spend £200 per month for our groceries, nappies, toiletries, drink etc since the start of the year. I have not managed this but tend to spend £210-£220 per month - I think this is reasonable as I buy nappies and bum cream which is quite expensive so hopefully when daughter is fully potty trained hopefully later in the year we will achieve our £200 spend. £80 per fortnight is great for you. Our first week tends to be high and then the next 2-3 weeks are slightly lower.

beth.194

I'm not sure how I managed before I got ds potty-trained. We're skint enough now.
Potty-training is a miracle to your money matters.

EssexHebridean

No kids in this house but both OH and I like our food. My budget is £150 per month - that includes any cleaning products, loo rolls etc. We buy meat from farmers markets or direct from suppliers, our dairy is all organic, free range eggs and chicken and we have an organic veg box delivered once a fortnight. I'll come in a fair way under budget this month to by the look of things. If we compromised on our principles we could knock a good proportion off that as well I would imagine.

TBH bearing in mind you have another mouth to feed it sounds to me like you're doing fine!

Penelope_Penguin

beth.194 wrote: »

I'm not sure how I managed before I got ds potty-trained. We're skint enough now.
Potty-training is a miracle to your money matters.

Not if you use reusable nappies - they are a miracle to the planet too

Penny. x

GC81

Hi there,
Its me, dd1 (who is 7) and dd2 (who is 2) I'm budgeting for £200 per month with the Grocery Challenge (that Pink-Winged linked to in her post) dd2 isnt fully potty trained just yet (just nights to get the hang of)
So I think that your £80 a fortnight is very reasonable.
Save your recipts for a month and have a realistic view of what you currently spend and see where you can cut down/ spend more wisely.

pinknfluffy

There are me, dh and ds21 here, we are all at work full time (so no grazing during the day) and I struggle each month to come in under £350.00, so much so that I have had to put my budget up to £400.00 this month to stop me giving up. I watched Martin on the tv last week and thought I might try the downshift challenge to try to curb my spending, we do like a branded item here!!!!! With the way prices are rising I think £80 a fortnight is brilliant...

Butterfly_Brain

I think you are really on the right track.We do around £60 a week for 2 adults and 2 kids, it used to be £50 but prices have risen so much.

kunekune

To me, it doesn't seem like a lot of money. Our household is 2 adults and 2 children. We spend £75-100 a week on food (not telling how much on other 'stuff' cos it's none of your business, LOL). A lot here spend less, I know that, but we're all different,it's not just a simple thing of "you spend more than I do".