"The average UK household is now spending nearly £119 per week on food shopping, research finds, which amounts to more than £6,000 per year. And the cost of living has significantly increased prices for Brits. Research finds the average food bill is £1,144 per year, or £22 per week, more expensive than in 2024. That's a 23% increase, according to new research from personal finance experts, Confused.com."
"While the average UK household currently spends £119 per week, food bills are much higher for larger families. Families with 1 child pay an average of £138 in total, while families with 2 children pay £161. The cost rises to around £170 for those with 3 more children. The amount these families have seen their weekly food bills increase varies, too."
"This significant shift in costs has meant many Brits have had to make sacrifices to their shopping list. More than 3 in 5 (61%) claim they've had to cut back on buying certain items, such as snacks or treats (30%), fresh meat or meat alternatives (21%), or alcohol (19%)."
UK household food spending has reached £119 per week, totaling over £6,000 annually. Food bills increased by £1,144 per year compared to 2024, representing a 23% rise that significantly exceeds the 6-8% cumulative inflation rate. The average weekly shop costs £98, with 38% spending £101 or more, plus additional top-up purchases averaging £21. Larger families face higher costs: single-child households spend £138 weekly, two-child households £161, and three-plus-child households £170. Compared to two years ago, increases range from £26 to £30 weekly depending on family size. These rising costs have prompted 61% of households to reduce purchases of snacks, fresh meat, or alcohol, while 72% have sacrificed other financial commitments.
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