How much do you spend on food in a week?

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  • tarotvixen
    tarotvixen Posts: 62
    I used to be able to get away with $40-$50 AU but grocery prices have jumped recently so it more like $60-$80. Sucks because I'm not buying anything more, just the cost has gone up.
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Here is what I got today.

    1 Gal milk
    1 Gal OJ
    Veggie oil
    1 lb roast beef
    1 lb american cheese
    two Sunday papers
    4 whole frozen chickens
    10 lbs chicken quarters
    TP
    q-tips
    assorted veggies, green peppers, onions, tomatos
    loaf of whole wheat bread
    bag of Doritos

    I think that was pretty much it. $158 and change
  • flywallyfly
    flywallyfly Posts: 1,453
    unsung wrote:
    Here is what I got today.

    1 Gal milk
    1 Gal OJ
    Veggie oil
    1 lb roast beef
    1 lb american cheese
    two Sunday papers
    4 whole frozen chickens
    10 lbs chicken quarters
    TP
    q-tips
    assorted veggies, green peppers, onions, tomatos
    loaf of whole wheat bread
    bag of Doritos

    I think that was pretty much it. $158 and change

    Drop the TP and use the two Sunday papers during the week.
  • sponger
    sponger Posts: 3,159
    unsung wrote:
    Here is what I got today.

    1 Gal milk
    1 Gal OJ
    Veggie oil
    1 lb roast beef
    1 lb american cheese
    two Sunday papers
    4 whole frozen chickens
    10 lbs chicken quarters
    TP
    q-tips
    assorted veggies, green peppers, onions, tomatos
    loaf of whole wheat bread
    bag of Doritos

    I think that was pretty much it. $158 and change

    Two sunday papers? Why need more than 1?
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  • TDMize15
    TDMize15 Posts: 166
    sponger wrote:
    Two sunday papers? Why need more than 1?
    You just got to be informed man!

    Luckily UGA has a "collegiate readership" program so I can get the University newspaper, a USA Today, and a New York Times everyday for free.
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    flywallyfly wrote:
    Drop the TP and use the two Sunday papers during the week.

    No. That would be too scratchy. Plus it might leave ink on my butt.
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    sponger wrote:
    Two sunday papers? Why need more than 1?

    I read a local and the Chicago Tribune.
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    I should have added to my original post that the chicken is not for me, it is for my dog.
  • Julien
    Julien Posts: 2,457
    I live with my gf and my 2 years old daughter. We spend about 100-150 € per week.
    It varies from a week to another though. Depending on where we buy stuff, sometimes we spend 75-100 € for a week, sometimes, it 's more around 150 €.
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  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    sponger wrote:
    Two sunday papers? Why need more than 1?

    Are there really people besides by grandparents who actually read a PAPER newspaper?
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  • YieldInHiding
    YieldInHiding Posts: 1,841
    know1 wrote:
    Are there really people besides by grandparents who actually read a PAPER newspaper?

    Where do you think the coupons come from?
    No longer overwhelmed it seems so simple now.
  • know1
    know1 Posts: 6,801
    YieldInHiding wrote:
    Where do you think the coupons come from?

    Shortcuts.com and a host of other online coupon sites.
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  • polaris
    polaris Posts: 3,527
    probably the majority of my expenditures ... eating out as well as buying mostly local/organic at the grocery stores ... plus, i'll have people over for dinner a bit and that adds to it ...

    so ... $200+ a week is normal which includes eating out a bit ...
  • PJGARDEN
    PJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    I probably spend a little over $100 per week on myself. I eat a ton of fruits and veggies and buy as much organic as possible. I don't think its possible to feed a family of 4 healthy food for $150. Eating healthy is expensive!
  • Gonzo1977
    Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    My Wife and I used to spend a ton on money on food when we lived in an apartment.

    But since we've moved into our house, we've cut our food expences drastically.

    We've got a good sized backyard with several fruit trees. Apples, Pears, Cherry.

    This summer we had an amazing vegetable and herb garden. As well as a couple of chickens.

    Saving on Veggies, Eggs, and Fruit have really helped us save some cash.

    Grow your own!!
  • Gremmie95
    Gremmie95 Posts: 749
    we average about $130 per week for a family of four. Sometimes more but rarely less.
  • iamica
    iamica Chicago Posts: 2,628
    My husband and I only go to the store maybe once every 2 weeks...we usually spend anywhere from $70-$90.
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  • Gremmie95
    Gremmie95 Posts: 749
    PJGARDEN wrote:
    I probably spend a little over $100 per week on myself. I eat a ton of fruits and veggies and buy as much organic as possible. I don't think its possible to feed a family of 4 healthy food for $150. Eating healthy is expensive!

    It is, you just buy what is on sale that week and look for bargins.
  • OffHeGoes29
    OffHeGoes29 Posts: 1,240
    60$ for me a week, and maybe around 30$ a month for my dog.
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Geez, I spend $150-$200 a month on my dog's food.

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