What is the average cost of groceries per month? The average cost of groceries for U.S. households is $4,643, based on 2019 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This works out to about $387 per month.

Feeding Two Adults Moderate-Cost: $137 – $142. Liberal: $166 – $178.

By contrast, the average meal prepared at home costs around $4 for groceries – a $9 savings per person per meal. To put it another way, a $13 restaurant meal is about 325% more expensive than a $4 meal you prepare yourself. You’ll save even more if you make, and use leftovers.

At the Grocery Store

1. Opt for Generic Store Brands. In most cases, generic store brands are just as good at the name brands.
2. Buy Bagged Produce.
3. Buy in Bulk.
4. Don’t Always Go For the Grassfed Meat.
5. Opt for Powdered, Not Liquid.
6. Don’t Buy Pre-Cut Food.
7. Bring a Calculator.
8. Use Coupons.

17 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

1. Price Compare with Grocery Store Apps.
2. Shop with a Calculator.
3. Plan Meals Based on What’s in Your Pantry.
4. Use a Smaller Cart or Basket.
5. Buy in Bulk—Online.
6. Vacuum Seal Meat and Freeze It.
7. Shop Bottom Shelves and Outer Aisles.
8. Go Generic.

Here are a few tricks I’ve used to reduce my grocery budget and save money on food every month.

1. Use the right credit card. Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi.
2. Stockpile. Matt Cardy/Getty Images.
3. Buy staples in bulk.
4. Find or create extra storage at home.
5. Meal plan.
6. Repurpose leftovers.
7. Explore cash-back apps.

Although slightly more time-consuming, grocery shopping every day easily fits into my daily routine of going to the gym or running other errands, and the money I save doing it — an average of at least $50 a week — is worth the trip.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans report spending $151 on food per week on average. One in 10 Americans say they spend $300 or more per week and, at the other extreme, 8% spend less than $50.

12 Easy Ways to Cut Your Expenses

1. Start Tracking Your Spending Habits.
2. Get on a Budget.
3. Re-Evaluate Your Subscriptions.
4. Reduce Electricity Use.
5. Lower Your Housing Expenses.
6. Consolidate Your Debt and Lower Interest Rates.
7. Reduce Your Insurance Premiums.
8. Eat at Home.