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Guide to Meal Cost Planning
How to reduce meal costs?
Planning a weekly menu is the best way to save. Before shopping, check what you have in the fridge and cupboards, create a shopping list, and stick to it. Buy seasonal produce - it's cheaper and tastier. Compare prices across stores and use discounts. Avoid buying ready-made meals - cooking at home is always cheaper.
How much to spend on food weekly?
On average, 50-100 EUR per person per week is spent on food, depending on diet and lifestyle. A frugal household can fit into 40-60 EUR. Remember, cost per serving is more important than total cost - a cheap meal that goes to waste isn't a savings. Plan so nothing goes to waste.
Best value products
Eggs, chicken, rice, pasta, legumes, and seasonal vegetables are the cheapest sources of protein. Eggs are versatile and nutritious, chicken is the cheapest meat, and legumes provide plant protein. Seasonal vegetables are cheaper and tastier than imported ones. A meal with lots of vegetables and small amounts of meat can be both healthy and cheap.
Cooking in larger batches
Cooking larger batches is a proven way to save time and money. Cook more for dinner and have leftovers for dinner or freeze for later. Soups and stews are perfect for cooking in larger quantities. Home-made pancakes, dumplings, or cutlets can be frozen raw and fried when needed. One hour of cooking can give you 5-7 meals.