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Groceries

killingjoke
killingjoke Posts: 97 Forumite
in Bankruptcy & living with it
Hi Folks,
How much is a reasonable amount for 3 adults( me, partner and son) to spend on groceries in total per month.
Chris

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  • fiveyearplan
    fiveyearplan Posts: 10,145 Forumite
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    I'd say about £450 maybe £500.

    :j :j


  • CG77
    CG77 Posts: 1,210 Forumite
    We were allowed £500 for two adults and a 2 yr old, so maybe try that and see what they say?

    CG. x
    New Year, New Me!!!
    Weight loss mission 2012 has officially begun!!
    :jLoss so far: 3 stone 4lbs:j
  • debtinfo
    debtinfo Posts: 7,012 Forumite
    how old is your son and does he have an income
    Hi, im Debtinfo, i am an ex insolvency examiner and over the years have personally dealt with thousands of bankruptcy cases.
    Please note that any views i put forth are not those of my former employer The Insolvency Service and do not constitute professional advice, you should always seek professional advice before entering insolvency proceedings.
  • Wutang_2
    Wutang_2 Posts: 2,513 Forumite
    Can anyone think any more?
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • skylight
    skylight Posts: 10,716 Forumite
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    Wutang wrote: »
    Can anyone think any more?


    Don't know.

    What do you guys think???
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    Wutang wrote: »
    Can anyone think any more?


    Hmm used to a while ago....kept hurting my brain though so stopped in the end ;)
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • CG77
    CG77 Posts: 1,210 Forumite
    Wutang wrote: »
    Can anyone think any more?

    Hmmm...hang on, I DID know the answer to this...ummm...errrr...No sorry, I can't think...;)

    CG. x
    New Year, New Me!!!
    Weight loss mission 2012 has officially begun!!
    :jLoss so far: 3 stone 4lbs:j
  • philnicandamy
    philnicandamy Posts: 15,685 Forumite
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    Phone a freind?
    We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will
  • killingjoke
    killingjoke Posts: 97 Forumite
    my sons 21 and gets 50 £JSA aweek
  • skylight
    skylight Posts: 10,716 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Home Insurance Hacker!
    As your son is an adult and not in education (so no need to support him) you will find that the OR will expect him to contribute something to the household.

    So I would put £500 down for household budget and put £10 per week as "housekeeping" income from him.
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