What's a reasonable grocery budget?

UK averages are £200–£250/month per adult and £120–£190 per child, depending on age and dietary preferences.

Does this include eating out?

You can enter how often you eat out per week and the average cost. This is subtracted from your total food budget.

Monthly grocery budget divided by (people × 3 meals × 30 days).

Yes. The per-meal cost helps you plan individual meals within your budget.

Plan your monthly grocery budget based on household size. See per-person and per-meal costs with eating-out adjustments.

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Enter your household size and total food budget to see a breakdown by person, meal, and week, with eating-out costs factored in.

Number of Adults

Number of Children

Monthly Food Budget (£) (optional)

Eating Out (times/week)

Average Eating-Out Cost per Person (£)

1

Enter number of adults and children

2

Set your total monthly food budget (or leave blank for recommendations)

3

Add eating-out frequency and average cost

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