Here’s some data that’s more solid: numbers from the US Statistical Abstract, which is compiled through census data. In 2006, the last year for which data is available, a family (I’m unsure as to how they define a family) spent $61111 on groceries.
That’s nearly $17 a day. But, I’m gonna aim for $10 a day since we’re just two people and the number has a better ring. With 366 days in 2009, the yearly total would be $3,660.
Yesterday, I went grocery shopping for the first time in 2009. Instead of purchasing loose carrots for $0.99/lb, I went for the 10-lb bag that cost $3.99 (or $0.39/lb). I saved $5.91. Total spent was $46.91. We also spent $30 eating out with friends.
What’s left for the year? $3583.09
