Meal Budget Planner

Pick a weekly number. Get the per-meal target that makes it real.

$150.00/week

$21.43 per day ยท $7.14 per meal (21 meals)

Sample bands

$50/wk $100/wk $150/wk $200/wk $250/wk

Shop to the target

Build the week with the list maker, verify with the cost estimator, and check your number against the budget calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

How many meals is this based on?

21 โ€” three meals a day for seven days. Batch-cook lunches and the per-meal math gets much easier.

What weekly budget should I pick?

Start from the budget calculator, then pick the nearest band. Most households land $100โ€“$200.