tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post5259685927740225969..comments2024-02-17T02:59:07.589-05:00Comments on Money Maus: How Much Do You Spend on Groceries?MoneyMaushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472111495751380102noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-76763843223582475232011-01-25T17:32:51.090-05:002011-01-25T17:32:51.090-05:00Los Angeles
2 working adults
no processed food
$12...Los Angeles<br />2 working adults<br />no processed food<br />$120-150 a month, includes food, cleaning and personal care items<br />Shop at Fresh& Easy, Henrys, 99 Cent Only, Ralphs and Sunland ProduceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-17768147288867050492010-02-24T15:03:18.144-05:002010-02-24T15:03:18.144-05:00Location: Midwest
No dietary restrictions on my e...Location: Midwest<br /><br />No dietary restrictions on my end or BF's, but I tend to buy organic/free-range when possible. I'm sure I spend at least $150 a month for myself and then another $100 (well, sometimes less) on eating out.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861047751590022603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-71913540803659030622010-02-22T11:45:19.564-05:002010-02-22T11:45:19.564-05:00This is such a great idea, I've often wondered...This is such a great idea, I've often wondered the same thing...<br /><br />Location: Encinitas, CA<br />Amount: $250-$300/month<br />For: 1.5 people (I do the bulk of the grocery shopping but my fiance buys his own lunch and breakfast foods . . . so I put 1.5 since I'm only puchasing dinners).<br /><br />We're vegeterian and buy primarily organic veggies and dairy products. I shop at Henry's for the most part but will also swing by Albertson's and Trader Joe's depending on what I'm fixin'. <br /><br />:)Morning Noon Eveninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558398424906478831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-19617518051413060422010-02-21T22:51:08.243-05:002010-02-21T22:51:08.243-05:00I tried to comment on this post before but I think...I tried to comment on this post before but I think I deleted it. :(<br /><br />Location: Viva Las Vegas!<br />Amount: Can be up to 80-100 a week but I am currently trying to stick under a 280 a month budget.<br />For: 2 people<br /><br />Other: We don't have any dietary restrictions but I do tend to buy organic food when I can. Rambo also eats alot of heavily processed foods so I think thats a good chunk of where our money does go.Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982927577330305194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-58406829185323495592010-02-21T21:47:21.932-05:002010-02-21T21:47:21.932-05:00such a fascinating idea- reading everyone's co...such a fascinating idea- reading everyone's comments was fun!<br /><br />Grocery bill per month: probably around $300 for two people. I don't keep track and because we live in Manhattan rather than buying loads of groceries at once, I usually pick up 1-2 bags of things after work. I like it this way because we then always have fresh veggies/fruits and I hate frozen meat so I only buy what we're planning to eat that day. <br /><br />We spend a lot on organic dairy products (milk/yogurt), imported cheese, organic meats, and speciality items at Whole Foods etc.<br /><br />We also eat out atleast 3 nights a week, and both husband and I eat buy lunch work days, so that adds up.. Yes we could be more frugal but we enjoy taking part in the fabulous food scene in this city.<br /><br />Have you watched Food Inc? It really makes you want to pay higher price for quality items!!Distarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842281795152002446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-75882679218679452822010-02-18T14:05:36.471-05:002010-02-18T14:05:36.471-05:00Location: Rochester, NY
$ Grocery Amount: $250/mo...Location: Rochester, NY<br /><br />$ Grocery Amount: $250/month - always between $250 and $300<br /><br />Per Week/Bi-Weekly/Monthly: Monthly<br /><br />For: 2 people, and 2 cats<br /><br />Other: We are not vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, or anything out of the ordinary - but we do aim for as little processing as possible, so end up buying a lot of organic, 'all natural', and other generally more expensive items. In the summer this drops down to $200ish per month because we grow a lot of our own and have a fantastic farmers market.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818217668962552261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-55787731416202219692010-02-17T23:03:16.116-05:002010-02-17T23:03:16.116-05:00LA area
~$80/week (for two people, plus a roommate...LA area<br />~$80/week (for two people, plus a roommate who likes to eat my food without permission :-/ ) [this also includes things like aluminum foil, ziplock bags, parchment paper, etc, but not things like toilet paper or paper towels and toothpaste]<br />We are on a sugar free diet, so we spend more money than before with no restrictions. I've started making a lot of my own things, like pasta sauces and soups and stuff to help defray costs. I buy the bulk of my food from Vons (on sale if possible) and supplement with items from Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and Fresh n Easy.savingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241607615664885087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-35202488510210939682010-02-17T14:53:55.781-05:002010-02-17T14:53:55.781-05:00Location: NYC (Manhattan)
Grocery expense: $100 a...Location: NYC (Manhattan)<br />Grocery expense: $100 a month<br />Household size: Just me - 1<br />Dietary restrictions: None<br /><br />Food is pretty hideously expensive in Manhattan, so I do bulk shopping when I visit my mother in central NJ, or I will travel to northern NJ by public transit for a good, comprehensive sale.<br /><br />If it's not on sale, I probably won't buy it. Major use of coupons.<br /><br />I go to a very cheap farmer's market for produce just 3 blocks away, where I spend about $5/week.<br /><br />I stockpile items I use a lot of, e.g. Lipton tea bags, coffee, Classico or Ragu tomato sauce, cheese (8oz blocks of cheddar/jack go on sale for .99 about 5x a year, and I get a dozen).<br /><br />I get my milk, eggs, cereal and snack items at the big drug stores - not only do they have the best prices, but I have all that free rolling credit from their loyalty programs. So it's free.<br /><br />I buy multiple packs of meat when it hits a certain price, e.g. ground beef $1.69, and freeze it in Ziploc baggies, which I get for about .89 for a box of 100.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-80399335664639919952010-02-17T14:49:03.123-05:002010-02-17T14:49:03.123-05:00Location: LA area
Average Monthly: $400
For: 2 adu...Location: LA area<br />Average Monthly: $400<br />For: 2 adults<br />Other: We tend to go for natural, organic (hence more expensive) foods and drinks (i.e. Horizon milk, Naked Juice). I have a thing against store-brand items (admittedly, I probably shouldn't).Sunflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917160919955773944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-24665767951535387092010-02-17T11:51:10.950-05:002010-02-17T11:51:10.950-05:00Can't wait to see the responses! Here are my d...Can't wait to see the responses! Here are my details:<br /><br />Location: Washington DC<br />Average Monthly in 2009: $170, try to stay under $200<br />For 1 adult<br /><br />Other: I have no dietary restrictions and I try to have a list when I go to the store. I try to bulk up on non-perishable things and shop weekly for fresh produce, but doesn't always happen. I use coupons rarely only because I'm lazy and they expire before I remember about them.<br /><br />I also usually spend about $100 on dining each month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-34637647607981317992010-02-17T11:43:50.106-05:002010-02-17T11:43:50.106-05:00Location: LA area
Monthly: Around $400 (trying to ...Location: LA area<br />Monthly: Around $400 (trying to cut down to $300)<br />For 2 adults<br /><br />I'm in the midst of a grocery bill cutting challenge after realizing last year that we spend a very high amount on food. My husband could have been a chef so it's probably worth the cost!<br /><br />Recently I found a website that lets you compare your spending to others in your area. I wish I remembered the website url. For 2 adults in my area at our income level, the average spending was about $313.oilandgarlichttp://oilandgarlic.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-71737084000164906152010-02-17T10:30:15.235-05:002010-02-17T10:30:15.235-05:00Awesome idea!
Houston, TX
$365 for groceries (bu...Awesome idea!<br /><br />Houston, TX<br /><br />$365 for groceries (but that also includes toiletries, cleaning supplies - it's too much of a pain to separate it out. Also - we only have a $100 dining out budget.)<br /><br />For 2 People<br /><br />I use coupons and try to buy the best quality at the cheapest price. I usually stock up on meat as much as I can when it's cheap. I splurge on salmon once a month and a nicer meal for at least one of the weekends. We buy a lot of fruit/veggies, but try to stick with what's in season so it's cheaper.<br /><br />We buy razor blades and paper goods in bulk at Sam's Club.<br /><br />My husband and I nearly always bring our lunch/eat at home. We have an allowance if we decide to go out for lunch though.Jessica Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002923513063990179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-64489882743008353902010-02-17T09:58:30.634-05:002010-02-17T09:58:30.634-05:00Location - L.A. area
Monthly Spent - $150-$175
For...Location - L.A. area<br />Monthly Spent - $150-$175<br />For 1 person (or double that for two -- we buy groceries together and split in half)<br /><br />I don't buy a lot of meat, I always check for the cheapest option, but I've gotten a lot more lax on frugal shopping this year. I buy fruits and veggies, but limit myself to the non-exotic (ie cheaper) ones. Like bananas -- 5 for a dollar at TJs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-3064291165388931032010-02-17T09:38:36.817-05:002010-02-17T09:38:36.817-05:00Hi - Just wanted to say that I greatly enjoy readi...Hi - Just wanted to say that I greatly enjoy reading your site. <br /><br />Location - Central NJ<br />Monthly Spent - #250-300<br />For 2 people<br />No dietary restrictions, but I always buy fresh fruit/produce and cook from stratch. My husband and I are also both bakers, so I spend more money than necessary to cook/bake good food on a weekly basis. I can't bring myself to limit our grocery budget by eating frozen meals, or processed foods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com