Grocery Budget Calculator NZ

Weekly NZ grocery budget by household size and diet.

Weekly grocery budget
$298.35
Weekly$298.35
Fortnightly$596.70
Monthly$1,292.85
Annual$15,514.20

About this calculator

Weekly grocery budget by household size and shopping style. Calibrated to Stats NZ Household Economic Survey data and 2024–2025 supermarket prices.

  • Budget shoppers — Pak'nSave / Bin Inn, brand-loyal to specials.
  • Standard — mix of Countdown / New World, occasional speciality items.
  • Organic — Farro / Commonsense Organics, weekend market produce.
  • Children consume about 55% of an adult shop, on average.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't my real shop match this?
Inflation, location and lifestyle change the answer by ±25%. The figure is a planning anchor, not a forecast.

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