Food & nutrition calculators
Grocery budget calculator
Work out your weekly and monthly grocery budget. Enter the number of people in your household and the average spend per person per week.
Runs in your browser with no account and no stored data
How it works
Enter the number of people in your household and your estimated grocery spend per person per week. The tool calculates weekly, monthly, and annual totals.
Weekly total = people × spend per person. Monthly = weekly × 4.33. Annual = weekly × 52.
Family of 4 spending 500 kr per person per week → 2,000 kr/week, 8,660 kr/month, 104,000 kr/year.
Setting a household food budget, comparing current spending against a target, or planning savings from reduced grocery costs.
What do you want to do next?
See cost per meal with the meal cost calculator or work out potential savings with the percentage calculator.
FAQ
How much should I budget per person per week?+
This varies widely by country, diet, and cooking habits. As a rough guide, many households in Northern Europe spend between 400 and 800 SEK per person per week, including meals at home.
Should I include eating out in this budget?+
This calculator is designed for grocery shopping only. Track restaurant and takeaway spending separately for a full food budget picture.
How can I reduce my grocery spend?+
Meal planning, batch cooking, buying own-brand products, and reducing food waste are the most effective ways to lower grocery costs without cutting nutrition.
Does household size affect cost per person?+
Yes. Larger households often pay less per person because they can buy in bulk and share fixed-size items. The calculator uses a flat rate, so adjust for this if needed.