What would you expect to spend (groceries)

[xprincessxjanetx]

We are a family of 10 (2 adults, a 14 year old, 9 year old, 8 year old, 6 year old, 4 year old, 2 year old and twin 1 year olds)

We are also having to host my mum, dad and aunt at the moment due to their housing issues (thankfully we have a large enough house!)

My husband and I are in disagreement how much the weekly shop should cost. I think it's coming out OK and he thinks I'm spending too much and not economising enough. So, what would you expect a weekly grocery shop for 5 adults, a teenager, 4 children and 3 toddlers to cost? (Food only - not including toilet paper, nappies, washing tablets etc)

NB: My husband taking over the shopping would not be feasible. He is autistic and a big trigger is shopping as he gets himself in a muddle - and I do generally enjoy doing it myself anyway.

TIA

We are a family of 4 and spend £125-150 per week. I would expect at least £300-400. When we host dh’s family for Christmas (3 extra adults), food shopping for the week is easily £800. Obviously that’s Christmas (more expensive foods) and they have a tendency to exploit us like an AI resort. 🙄

I am not extravagant - but we do eat a lot of fresh fruit and veggies, I use the butcher for most meat (but mince, chicken, sausages not expensive cuts on the regular). I spend about £150-200 for 2 adults, 2 kids and the cats. I shudder to think what you’d spend!

Ooh, how do I book? 😁

No update from OP so were we wildly off the mark? In which direction, I wonder? 🤔

Where is OP? I need to know how much she spends now.

Sorry everyone, I was waiting for enough responses for me to show DH to reassure him! Currently I'm managing around £250 a week. We have a mixture in the house so lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meat, fish etc for me, my aunt and the children, my DH tends to just eat whatever (he has a limited diet so cooks his own) and my parents have less healthy meals (as they always have done).

My parents do contribute here and there (the odd £50) but their financial situation isn't great (my dad is retired with a life limiting illness and my mum has a gambling addiction. My aunt is mentally disabled so doesn't work and has always lived with my parents). However my parents do help out with a lot of childcare and my dad cooks regularly (he used to be a chef).

I'm glad I wasn't overspending and my DH is much happier now knowing what the average is.

I think you should pursue your parents and aunt contributing to the food bill - and other bills to be honest. If they weren't living with you the odd £50 wouldn't feed them or keep them warm, dry and clean.

As your mum has a gambling problem you should arrange for a contribution to be made on her pay day (benefits/pension day?). Even your Aunt as a person with a cognitive disability should have an income from benefits - part of this will be for her food and bills. If she doesn't then help her look what she is entitled to and claim. I think there is more than a small chance that your Aunt claims benefits and gives it to your mum (as she has always lived with her) who gambles it.

wow £250! I am averaging £170 for 4 adults and I cook from scratch!