How much money do you spend a year on food?

Question

If you are taking a conservative approach, trying to save money that is. not going out to eat so much etc.

for a full academic year what would you budget??

Answer 1

Gadds,where do you live? It can vary wildly from region to region and be complicated by man's modern diet a diet demanding flavor and variety. Here in Hawai'i as a single male on a modest budget it works out to $400 to $500 a month. That said, if you truly can live on Saimin & Tuna (a student staple) you ought to be able to exist on $200 to $300 a month. And if you are young & presentable, more or less civilized, there are lots of free meals to be enjoyed; when I was young I often 'crashed' wedding receptions and birthday parties, often if you are not 'hungry,' are patient & presentable, food will find you. Peace & a Prosperous New Year.....

Answer 2

I am trying to be conservative in my food consumption. I spend around $100-$200 a month on food, so in a year, I would spend between $1200-$2400.

I have a discount card at our grocery store. That helps. I also live alone, so I don't have to worry about paying for roommates' food. If you have roommates, you may want to estimate around $3k.

You would think roommates would make things cheaper, but more people=more food=more money.

Answer 3

$20.00 per year.. go to the food banks..eat at the soup kitchens. Beg for money. Apply for Food stamps..Stay at a homeless shelter.

Answer 4

beggar cannot be choosers sometimes we can have 200 dollars for a week for a family of six an sometimes we only have 25 dollars. You become crafty.

Answer 5

eating hot dogs, pizza (store bought) , lunch meat, frozen dinners, soup, etc. basic milk, bread, no bacon, sausage, ham, turkey, fruits, veggies, salads, peanut butter and crackers, etc at minimum $300 year for 1. give or take some..

Answer 6

i spend more than 30% of my budget on food.. almost 40%--- and 2% (gym!!)

Answer 7

about $2400 a year - just my husband and I and our cat.