Grocery Budget Calculator
Free grocery budget calculator. Set a monthly budget, enter your spending by category, and instantly see what's left and your weekly target.
Plan your monthly grocery budget
Saved on your device only — nothing is uploaded. Per-week figure assumes ~4.3 weeks per month.
How to set a grocery budget that actually works
Start from what you can spend, not what you usually do. Set a realistic monthly number, then split it across the categories you actually buy — groceries, baby, cleaning, paper goods. Watching the "left to spend" number drop as you plan keeps impulse buys in check.
A common rule of thumb is 10–15% of take-home pay on food, but your number is your number. Check back through the month and adjust — and pair this with our unit price calculator to stretch each dollar further.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for groceries each month?
A common guideline is 10–15% of your take-home pay, but it varies by household size and where you live. Start with what you can realistically afford, track it for a month, and adjust.
Does this save my budget?
Yes — your numbers are saved in your own browser only (nothing is uploaded), so they're here when you come back on the same device.
How do I lower my grocery bill?
Plan to a budget, shop with a list, compare price-per-unit (bulk isn't always cheaper), and stock up on shelf-stable staples when they're genuinely on sale.