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The USDA reports that Americans can spend up to 33% of their household income on groceries each month. GoBankingRates found that women, on average, spend $323 monthly on groceries, while men spend about $290.
Welcome to Cheap Chow week! Food prices have risen significantly, and it might seem like your only affordable choices are fast food or instant ramen. But that doesn't have to be the case. This week, we’ll show you how to shop, cook, and enjoy food in a budget-friendly way without compromising on fun or taste.
I personally spend less than that, though food is definitely an area of my budget that could use some improvement. While it may sound like a cliché, packing your own lunch to save money really works, and it's something I've definitely experienced in my own life.
If you find yourself spending too much, we have a few helpful articles for you to explore—you can check them out here and here. Also, Mytour’s food editor Claire and I will be sharing a series of articles this week with plenty of tips and tricks to help you reduce your food expenses.
What about you? How much do you typically spend? Do you have any strategies for cutting down your grocery costs? Are any of you dedicated meal preppers? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
