I think i have been spending too much money on groceries. That seems to be my biggest expense. Rest are non negotiable like rent etc.
I live in eindhoven and I am spending 600 to 1000 euros per month on groceries and many people think its too much. This is for one person.
I include everything that I can get from jumbo in "groceries". This includes household stuff like toilet papers etc.
Here is stuff I typically get from jumbo
Starbucks cold coffees(the instant cups available in their fridge)
Cookies
Chips
Readymade meals from jumbo(almost daily other than weekends because I suck at cooking)
Fruits(all types)
Plus thuisbezorgd every other weekend.
In the past I have tried to buy things in bulk or on sale but that usually hurts me. Because i end up buying too much just to get the discount and then I have to throw that stuff away.
How to be more frugal in the Netherlands? I live by myself.
byu/Capable-Basket8233 inFrugal
Posted by Capable-Basket8233
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Learn to cook and bake. You can make cookies at home. Pasta + sauce + protein + steamed veggie is pretty simple.
Making your own coffee or even learning how to cook just one thing would be helpful. How much are eggs in your area? Eggs can be a versatile meal, you can add cheese, veggies, and even meat to something like an omelette.
Try lidl or aldi grocery is cheaper there
Could you make your own coffee?
And for buying in bulk, are you freezing what you won’t use within a week? This also applies to cooked meals.
Mate, I’m also Dutch. Household of 2. 500 euros a month and buying only A brands. I have a vice tho, whisky, which I don’t include in the grocery budget. 600 to 1000 sounds a lot to me, and am not frugal with groceries at all (IMO).