Food Budget Calculator calculator can be used to estimate your monthly food expenses based on household size, income, and food preferences.
Learn how to use the Food Budget Calculator calculator and its working principles
The calculator uses the following formula to estimate your food budget:
Budget = Monthly Income × Food Percentage
Where:
- Monthly Income is your total monthly income after taxes
- Food Percentage varies based on your food preference:
• Budget: 15% of income
• Moderate: 25% of income
• Luxury: 35% of income
If your household has 4 people, your monthly income is $3,000, and you selected "Moderate" food preference, your estimated monthly food budget would be:
$3,000 × 0.25 = $750
Which equals approximately $25 per day per person.