How much for groceries?

[dxkj]

How much should 2 people spend on groceries in a month?

Both work full time, ~ 10-11 /hr

One is 6'2 215lbs the other 5'4 110.


Im trying to come up with an estimate for a budget, but just wandered what others though. I guessed around 250. I am still in college part time, working full time.

 

[Electric Amish]

Depends. Do you eat lunch and breakfast at home or make them at home and take them with you?

 

[dxkj]

We pack lunch, but make breakfast and dinner at home.

 

[LordThing]

Depends on how much you eat at home. I spend around 150 a payday (every 15 days) for me and my woman. We do a fair share of eating out, but we definately could eat in on that amount.

I figure anywhere from 300-500 a month as long as you don't buy expensive stuff and coupon clip

 

[MrChad]

Depends on a number of things. How many dinners are you going to prepare per week? Do you pack lunches for work or eat out? I would budget between $300 and $400 per month, but that may be on the high side.

EDIT: Doh, posted too slow.

 

[GroundZero]

for me alone i spend an easy 300-400 a month on groceries.

 

[Electric Amish]

Personally, my wife and I easily spend less than $250 on strictly groceries (eats). Things like soaps, cleaners and laundry detergent, etc.. are what really hurt.

 

[CaseTragedy]

depends on your taste.
i've recalled budget months in college where i spent $10/week on food.

 

[Nohr]

My wife and I spend somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 a month on groceries.

 

[T3C]

we spend about $350 a month thats for me and my fiancee

 

[Bryophyte]

We have averaged $100/person/month for years. We don't eat out much.

 

[radioouman]

$250 per month is about what the wife and I spend. Often there are weeks that are less than $50, but other weeks are right around $100.

 

[Spac3d]

I spent like $80 a month on grocery for myself.