how much are you spending on food shopping a week?

karenccs67

billieboy wrote: »

I was more worried about the cleaning stuff :eek::eek::rotfl:;).

LOL :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

anniemf2508

i'd be interested to see an example of your meals .

We spend way too much on food, am trying to cut down tho

~~Diane~~

MrsBartolozzi wrote: »

I think us mere mortals here would like to see how you manage this. Could you post a meal plan of , for instance, what you ate in the last 7 days please?
I've read threads before of people spending pennies on food, but when they actually write it down things don't always seem to add up. I don't mean you are out to deceive us, Dave, but it's always good to see things laid out in black and white.

Thanks.

Oh and I spend about £50-60 a week for 2 adults and 2 teens, and includes all toiletries, cleaning and laundry stuff, and a few cans and some wine over the month.

Thats what I was trying to ask in my not so subtle manner.

What I'd also be interested to know is if the £3 and all the other low amounts people have quoted (under £40) are for full shops or top up shops.

I spend way too much for 2 adults 1 child and 2 cats, between £60-£70 a week.

kawoh

Between 2 adults and a dog on a normal week approx £90. On a week where meats are involved (we buy meats once a month in a grocery order - it is £200). So

£90 x 3 = £270
+ £200

= £470/month
+ some odds and ends from other places = £40

Total: £510/month

= £127.50 /week.

We rarely eat out (maybe once a month). We eat well and eat mostly organic food wherever we have a choice. We don't buy wine, but will buy about 1 bottle of spirits a month. We use good meats for the dog and make his own meals supplemented with canned + dry food.

mrs_T

Just to make you all feel superior we spend about £130 a week for five of us and 2 cat's - I spent £99 in tesco last friday and my teenage kids still nagged that by last night there was nothing to eat, by nothing they mean chocolate biscuits and crisps. I work full time to pay for it all so no time to shop around but when I do go to our local farm shop it's v expensive although they do sell their own meat and ready meals. My husband doesn't think we're over spending if you think of it as £26 per person per week. We don't buy alcohol and you can see below where I stock up on toiletries on offers.

punky__56

Gosh - some people are SO good at this froogle-ness!

Me and my partner used to spend £90 a week on food (no alcohol) when we lived in Southampton - we both worked full time so it wasnt so bad.

Now we've moved and both back at Uni so had to cut back. Now spend ~£50 a week tesco online. But have pets which cost a small fortune. Food (pellets and fresh veg) and bedding for the rabbits is £26 -food and £8 hay/bedding and thats with us not buying straw anymore and shredding our junk mail. Kitten are now on 65p a box dry food, share one whiskers pouch a day (buy in bulk when on offer £7.70 for 36) and cat litter is around £21 /month.

£200 on food for us
~£70 on pets per month :eek::eek::eek: have only just worked out they cost that much... I'm off to seek out pet money saving board!!!

lynzpower

Mint1955 wrote: »

Is there anywhere on here that gives help with shopping lists and meal plans? I am managing about £80-£100 a week for 3 adults cleaning stuff an dog and cat stuff. I struggle so I must be being dense. Or we over eat maybe if I could see actually what people buy and what they do with it the penny might drop and I can see where I can make changes.
Sheila

yes head over to MONEY SAVING OLD STYLE - plenty of v helpful people will be able to help

We probably spend about 45 pw that includes all organic dog food for madam and lots of nice food, no scrimping really, we coud cut this back. Doesnt include booze though, but does cover lunches

helen_jelly

Mint1955 - try out the Grocery Challenge Thread - lots of help and good recipes

Dave - please do share your success - or are you having us on!!!

Helen x

dave4545454

well for starters i dont drink coffee or tea so i never buy any drinks from supermarkets. the only thing i drink is tap water which is best for you, i have at least 2 litres a day to keep me hydrated and healthy.

so the £3 i spend each week is just on food and no drink, that saves a lot of money

karenccs67

Can I ask Dave please, what sort of meals do you eat? and does your £3 include cleaning products toiletries etc?