Question

Question for all of my single people! (No roommate, no spouse, no kids, no animals) How often do you go grocery shopping and how much do you budget for?  

Answer 1

I am a keto girl, so I budget more than most - $200 per month.  

Answer 2

Just me: once a week and $150 for the month, but I only spend about $25-30 a week

Answer 3

Before marriage (I’ve only been married a little over a year) I went shopping weekly. Somewhere between 50 and 150. just depended on what I had in my pantry and freezer. I did have a cat but I bought food for him once a month and often separate from my own food purchases.  

Answer 4

I subscribe to hello fresh. Since it's just me it's 6 meals a week so I only buy breakfast and snack foods maybe twice a month. I usually budget $250 a month which includes $70 biweekly in my cash envelope for actual grocery store runs. I could spend less but the convenience is worth it to me

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@erebus I wish they would show you the hello fresh meals before you buy! I’m such a picky eater.  

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Try dinnerly too! You get the same 6 meals a week for less than $40

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@rollins I know with dinnerly, at least, if you dont like the meals you can skip a week!  

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@nitrate47 Can you PM a couple of their food options?  

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@rollins sure!  

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@erebus I agree! I’m married, but we have been using Every Plate. $48 a week gives a total of 8 servings. He isn’t always home. so I either have a meal to cook for him, or leftovers for the next day. It’s really helped our budget and no food waste

Answer 5

I budget for $150 for the month and I shop weekly. I usually prep and cook two different meals that I will stretch through the week for lunches and dinners. Plus coffee, creamer, fruit and snacks. I don’t mind leftovers and I only eat out 2-3 times a month (unless it’s free! ) I am single with a dog, but his food is a separate budget item.  

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Also, this is where I am trying to cut! I am trying to use more of what I already have in my pantry or really stretch my meals. I’ve done pretty good considering I love to cook and try new recipes and have significantly cut back in that.  

Answer 6

I’m not single but yay us for the same last name hahaha. Even though mines through marriage!  

Answer 7

About $30/week. Get paid twice a month so $60/check, $120/month.  

Answer 8

I spend $50-$100 per week, trying to get as much organic meat as possible and cheap organic veggies/fruits if on sale. I will buy stuff in sale to freeze for later which usually gets me closer to $100. And usually one treat per week. I usually only shop on Saturdays and very rarely eat out

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@diehl67 this is exactly what I am wanting to do when I move.  

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@adolescence Good luck!  

Answer 9

80 for groceries and 30 for eat out every 2 weeks

Answer 10

I feel bad looking at y’all’s numbers ‍♀️ I budget $200 every 2 wks and that includes eating out. Most times I come in at or under budget. *Addendum - this budget also includes household items like toilet paper, detergent etc.  

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@dicentra269 I’m single (two cats but there stuff comes from a separate bucket) and I’ve been at $150 every two weeks (grocery and eating out) but actually thinking of upping it to $200.  

Answer 11

I’m able to make a whole week of meals under $30!  

Answer 12

I meal prep and budget about 100 - 120 every two weeks. I usually spend about 90-100 on average and come in under budget. so 200 ish a month.  

Answer 13

I usually go when I feel like cooking. I’m not a big eater and I hate for food to go to waste.  

Answer 14

I go every 4-5 days & $200 a month

Answer 15

I do $240 for the month

Answer 16

I'm gf and df. I'm in the $400 range per month

Answer 17

I spend 30 to 50 a week for our family of 3 so. lol. if it was just myself maybe 15 to 20 dollars a week ‍♀️

Answer 18

200 a month. That includes my cat (no judging but I'm so lucky he likes Meow Mix and any scooping litter. He is healthy TG but he is getting older so I started a SFE for him) and my makeup and toiletries plus takeout twice a month. I use coupons(paper and digital) and I've become an expert at CVS. Btwn coupons, CRTs, and ECBs, I haven't paid for kitty litter, TP, paper towels toothpaste, deodorant, hair stuff and makeup in six months. ALL FREE!  

Answer 19

I usually do one grocery run a week on Sundays. My food budget is $300 a month including non edible and paper products etc

Answer 20

I’ve been $200 a week. also includes household items. but I haven’t been able to stay under that.  

Answer 21

Weekly. I budget for each item I will buy each week.  

Answer 22

I spend roughly $30 a week on just groceries (no household items, etc) :)

Answer 23

$200 a month for groceries and eating out. I have a dog but I don’t factor that into my grocery budget.  

Answer 24

Depends on where I lived. Montana, just me, it was $120/month. I ate a lot of pre-made and frozen foods. In Pennsylvania, I ate fresh food and it was $230/month

Answer 25

$250 per month, including takeout/dining out. I shop once a week. Budget does not include household items or personal care items. Food only.  

Answer 26

$150/month. Mostly fresh veggies and legumes.  

Answer 27

I have the luxury/blessing of being able to shop weekly sales and I always check clearance meats first. I have a pantry of staple items and freezer full of meat and meal prepped meals. To get to this point, about 200 per month. Now between 30-40 a week, depending upon whether I'm splurging on dining out or some special item I just have to have. Weekly shopping always includes fresh veggies and fruit

Answer 28

Weekly. My food/groceries/household budget is 300 from two paycheck. This includes occasionally eating out

Answer 29

$50 a week! I found that lets me be a little lenient with what I get and I’m not scouting for food.  

Answer 30

I am married with 8 kids and can't wrap my head around how you meal plan/cook for one person.  

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@geoff Ethridge I bet the single people can’t wrap their heads around 8 kids!  

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@geoff Ethridge I would die.  It’s hard though! I always make too much food, which goes to waste.