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Splitting grocery costs on holiday

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Monzomonzo · 07/06/2025 22:24

I’m currently on holiday with two other couples, we are all family so quite close. We have equal number of DC between us.

We are sharing a villa and have done joint food shops which makes the most sense. We are tending not to eat out too much as our DC are small so spending quite a bit on groceries.

Im currently pregnant and not drinking. The other couples are enjoying drinks throughout the day and evening which isn’t an insignificant amount; today we’ve been through a few bottles of wine, about 8 beers and some g&ts.

The couples still want to split grocery costs 3 ways equally but I am starting to find this unfair as I’m not able to drink any of the booze. AIBU to ask for us to pay less than 1/3? I don’t want to look tight but it’s not going to be the odd bottle of wine here and there by the end of the 10 day holiday.

OP posts:
Perimama · 08/06/2025 05:21

If neither you or your partner don't drink I would suggest on the next food shop that the other couples purchase booze separately. However, if my partner was drinking they I would just keep the status quo.

ItsNotMeEither · 08/06/2025 05:26

It’s one holiday, with family, and you’re having a nice time. Just let it be. Next time, maybe you will be drinking and someone else will be pregnant.

Flashahah · 08/06/2025 05:44

I would just split it three ways, assuming your partner is drinking.

How much are you actually talking about in monetary terms?

Its also not a long term issue.

Blodyneighbour · 08/06/2025 05:58

Tell them to buy their alcohol separately. That's the fairest way.

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