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Grocery Budget Calculator
USDA food plans put a moderate-cost diet at roughly 300 dollars per person per month for adults, with children costing less. Cooking at home instead of eating out is usually the largest single lever on a food budget.
How it works
Adults in the household
Children in the household
Spending level
Diet
Meals eaten out per week
Cost per meal out
Coffee and snacks per week
Adult food cost
Child food cost
Groceries per month
Eating out per month
Total food spending per month
Cost per person
Saving if meals out were cooked at home
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Grocery Budget Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.