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Just wondering what other families spend a fortnight on food etc….I write down everything we spend often for 4 pple pmys one dog it is between $550 and $650 a fortnight….it depends on if we need washing powder and other household items……this is for 2 adults and two kids under 12.



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  • On average we spend between $150-$200 a week also depending on when we need the expensive items. We have 2 adults, a 2.5 year old, a 1 year old and some chickens.
    Lately I’m struggling sticking to the budget so looking at food delivery companies to try make the dollar go further..


  • We spend about $150 a week for 2 adults, a toddler and a dog but we are lucky enough to have 3 supermarkets within a 5 minute drive. The price of living is going up and it’s getting hard


  • Ive noticed we are spending about the same as you, family of 4, about to be 5, 2 dogs, 1 cat and 5 chickens. I also cook for my grandfather each night. It’s so expensive at the moment. Reading through your question for answers too. Thanks for asking.


  • Our household for 2 adults 1 child and 1 dog is roughly $400 a fortnight. I make 95% of our meals from home which reduces costs and breakfasts and lunches are often cheap being egg based. Going to local fruit and veg shops to buy in-season has helped me cut down on the bills too and make a list before you go and stick to it.


  • Our household for 2 adults 1 child and 1 dog is roughly $400 a fortnight. I make 95% of our meals from home which reduces costs and breakfasts and lunches are often cheap being omeletes, quiches or muffins. Going to local fruit and veg shops to buy in-season has helped me cut down on the bills too and make a list before you go and stick to it.


  • 2 adults and 2 kids under 5. We spend roughly $150 a week average. I bulk cook and pick up fresh fruit and veg once a week.


  • 2 adults, 1 toddler and we seem to spend $200 every week. ????


  • We spend around $600 a fortnight but we could do better. That’s two adults and two kids.


  • We are a family of 4 and spend around $400 a fortnight. I plan each week what I need and stick to it. I also she what’s in the cupboard and try and find recipes that use what I’ve already got


  • We’re a family of 3 and we probably spend $400-$500 a fortnight but we eat mostly vegetarian as hubby doesn’t like red meat so it could be higher.


  • Between $200-$250 per week. This is for 2 adults, 2 kids under 3 and a dog. We ship at aldi mainly and get the things we can’t get there from Coles or Woolies


  • When I had four children plus husband to feed I found mince whole chickens or chicken pieces when on special went a long way, so the mince I made into different meals also stewing meat done in slow cooker went to more meals. Winter soup I made helped fill everyone up and good for weekend when cold.


  • Paint it inside and touch paint outside does make a difference, replace curtains makes a big difference as well.


  • 3 adults, 2 small kids and a dog. We spend between $400-450 a fortnight. I cook from scratch and my kids eat a lot of fresh fruit and veg. I tend to buy in bulk when there are really good specials, meal plan and shop online to ensure we stick to the shopping list rather than impulse buys.


  • There are only two of us, but we still spend on average $150-200 per fortnight.


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