What's your grocery/other food bill like?

that is pretty good. my fiance and i go food shopping once a month (i got a few times in between to get milk/eggs b/c those run out before the next month) typically the months bill for the two of us (i am vegetarian and buy organic produce as well so it can be a little costly) is around $250. we don't eat out much though so that is the cost of meals for pretty much the whole month. $100 a week with cleaning supplies for 3 people sounds decent to me!

About 100 a week, and 200 once a month at a bulk buy place to re-stock pantry and freezer essentials (flour, legumes, nuts, meat).

This is for 2, and includes weekend entertaining + my 2 pups.

In lean times I have cut it down to $40 a week though, taking advantage of coupons and circulars.

I do bulk grocery shopping once a month and drop about a hundred (for just myself). A couple times a week I will pick up random odds and ends from the grocery store.

However, I had a rude awakening yesterday. My power was out all day and I lost an entire freezer and fridge worth of food - a month's worth of food right in the garbage. I was beside myself because I simply can't afford to just throw money out. So from now on, no more bulk shopping. I'd rather go to the store 4 or 5 times a week now and buy things as needed.

If you own your home your home owner's insurance may cover some/all of the cost of the spoiled food. Generally, they will just cut a check for a pre-determined amount. If you believe it was more, you may have to provide some type of proof.

I live in an apartment and do not have renters insurance. Even if I did, I'm sure my deductible would be $500, so it wouldn't even be worth it.

Oh, too bad. Deductibe typically doesn't come into play for this type of claim. It's kind of like a comprehensive claim on car insurance. I had this happen to me too recently, only mine was out for a week!

4 of us 2 teenagers 2 dogs - 300.00 sometimes more a week - food is about 250.00

About $100 every 10 or so days -- but that is only for me and I buy frozen or dry items (wild rice, beans, lentils, etc) in bulk once every 2 months or so.

I spend anywhere from 70-100 per week on groceries for my husband and myself. We still go out to dinner at least 2 times a week with friends and other random meals- working on cutting that back to save money. We probably spend at least 150 or more per week on food.

I am starting to see how much i was previously over spending...

Today i am going grocery shopping for the first time since starting my diet. Before this i was spending 300+ every two weeks on groceries for just myself. So $600 a month or more. Tack on the take out food i would buy sometimes 2-3 times and were looking at around another 120 dollars a month for that. People are feeding families of 4 on less then what i was eating. How embarrassing it is to realize that now.

But on a positive note, im glad i am making the change, it will be interesting to see how much money i save.

I spend about $75 a week for 2 adults. I plan my meals for the week based on the sales papers, make a list, combine coupons and stick to the list. Sometimes I make pickup things from several different stores depending on the sales but its worth it to me to get a good deal. Its a challenge for me to get the most out of my dollar and my husband is amazed at what I can come home with for $50.

For me, my husband, 4 dogs, 4 cats, and baby bird I spend about $300 and that includes my paper towels and cleaners. I buy in bulk at costco on most things.

We have five in our household and I can do 150-200 every two to three weeks. Depending on how much I strecth it. For two people that sound reasonable.