Question for Couples Without Children

**Nada.Leona** · 09-10-2009, 06:49 AM

What is your monthly grocery budget? There's only DH and I and we spend about $80/week. I know that is WAY too much, and I used to get by on $80/month a while ago. I'm looking to cut down that budget, but I'm wondering what you all spend on groceries per week or month for just two adults.

**Judi Dial** · 09-10-2009, 08:10 AM

I spend MORE than you do, about $100 a week. DH and I like premium food and so we make it priority and budget accordingly. I COULD use $50 a week, but not and buy natural beef, etc. the way we like.

Judi

**gapeach** · 09-10-2009, 08:15 AM

I average about $75/week most of the time. If we are entertaining alot that cost can go up to about $100-$125 week. I try to take advantage of the buy one get one free sales so that I can donate to the food pantry. Also, I buy dog bones and treats at the grocery stores alot.

**Greebo** · 09-10-2009, 08:48 AM

$90/wk.

We spoil ourselves ...

**stinkbug** · 09-10-2009, 09:09 AM

Like the others, we spend what we want on groceries. It's just the two of us and we have no debt (except mortgage) and virtually never eat out. Dh travels a lot, so when he is home, I fix what he wants. That means good meat, organics, fresh produce, etc. Yesterday we spent over 200.00 because we have guests till Sunday. We also like to spoil our guests

**Contrary Housewife** · 09-10-2009, 01:56 PM

I spend $50-80 a week most of the time, but we eat very well. DH will not eat beans or pasta, I buy premium cheese, tea, organic breakfast cereal, brand name items, and fresh vegetables and fruit.

When DH was out of work we did pretty well on $50 a week. A lot of the expensive stuff went away, but we still had meat 5 nights a week and did not feel deprived.

**Nada.Leona** · 09-11-2009, 06:34 AM

Thanks folks. I don't feel so bad, seeing as we're on par with everyone else. I would like to cut it back a ways though -- at one time, I lived with a guy and we spent $80/month on groceries. Though at the time we weren't buying organics and were pretty careful about how we spent our moolah! Thanks much!

**ncarr** · 09-13-2009, 09:03 PM

I spend between 40-45 dollars a week for the two of us.

**tripleb** · 09-13-2009, 11:03 PM

We spend about $100 a week but it can go up depending what is on sale. I just love a good sale!

**phoeny_moonstar** · 09-14-2009, 01:01 AM

DSO and I spend about 50$ every two weeks on food and hba. And I am on a special omega 3 rich diet (as per dr) so I have to eat a lot of fish, nuts, etc (= pricey!!)

**spyzvixxen** · 09-15-2009, 11:38 PM

As of now, I keep my baby budget separate from ours. For the two of us, including HBA, dog, etc., it is 60/week. Back when we weren't watching as closely, it was averaging 75 and that was before everything went up drastically. Also, I may not spend the full 60 one week but use the remainder the next week if there is a good sale to stock up on.