IndustryStandard I moved to CA from Florida, and before that, Missouri, and I can say with absolute certainty that the prices here are definitely higher than in either of those two places. I haven’t lived in the Northeast, but per Google, we’re about the same here as prices in the Northeastern US. So, yeah, I feel you. I tend to buy groceries a couple weeks at a time (mostly) and spend about $200/trip also. Also depends on where you shop and what you’re buying. I try to buy as much organic/CSA stuff as I can, but there are definitely cheaper ways to shop.

      Kells77

      Would you say, Kels, that markets are set up for families over this way? The difference in price between a Safeway and a Whole Foods is marginal at best for one or two people. But you get into the household pricing - 4-5 people - and you really see the difference.

          jonattonyeah Yeah, I would agree with that. I mean, I’ve never really shopped for a household, given that I love living by myself and have no kids, but when you’re talking about buying things in a larger quantity, the costs do add up fast. I have moved towards eating less meat after moving here, mostly because of the cost, so I can’t even imagine what it would take to feed a household.

            jonattonyeah
            My American friend is a manager of a food market is Seattle. A lot of the food is all locally grown and is outstanding by all accounts. She also gives out food vouchers to the people who can’t afford it.

              I think you’ll find the city with the most Michelin starred restaurants is London.

              Or the capital of the world as I like to call it.

                And a lol for Mono’s outstanding work in this thread!

                Smallman1 I think you’ll find the city with the most Michelin starred restaurants is London.

                Or the capital of the world as I like to call it.

                Incorrect. It’s Tokyo (total number), Bray in Ireland (most Michelin Stars per capita)

                    -si- Irish cuisine consists of a cheese toasty.

                    • -si- replied to this.

                        bosstrabs only thing Bray has the highest per capita is Indian ink

                          The amount we spend on food/drink shopping for a family of four is eye watering, especially during lockdown. It is the single biggest cause of argument between my wife and I. Still what is saved on commuting..

                            We just eat crisps.

                            A 12 bag multipack does the 3 of us for 4 square meals a day.

                            £2.50 / multipack x 7 days = £17.50 / week.

                            Plenty of variety available if you’re prepared to shop around and think outside the box.

                              Mad_Cyril
                              Plus a couple of bars of fruit ‘n’ Nut is all the subsistence you need surely.

                                  alistair You should turn the tables and do the shopping yourself and come back with some outrageously expensive booze and show her the error of her ways