Grocery Spending Tracker
Grocery Spending Tracker
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Date: [DATE]
1. Monthly Grocery Budget Overview
|
Month |
Budgeted Amount |
Actual Spending |
Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
$500 |
$450 |
$50 |
|
February |
$500 |
$525 |
-$25 |
|
March |
$500 |
$480 |
$20 |
|
April |
$500 |
$530 |
-$30 |
|
May |
$500 |
$490 |
$10 |
|
June |
$500 |
$550 |
-$50 |
|
July |
$500 |
$470 |
$30 |
|
August |
$500 |
$520 |
-$20 |
|
September |
$500 |
$480 |
$20 |
|
October |
$500 |
$510 |
-$10 |
|
November |
$500 |
$540 |
-$40 |
|
December |
$500 |
$460 |
$40 |
Total Budgeted Amount: $6,000
Total Actual Spending: $6,330
Total Difference: -$330
2. Weekly Grocery Spending Log
|
Date |
Item Description |
Category |
Amount |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01/03/2055 |
Milk |
Dairy |
$3.50 |
Organic brand |
|
01/04/2055 |
Chicken Breast |
Protein |
$10.00 |
On sale |
|
01/05/2055 |
Broccoli |
Vegetables |
$2.00 |
Fresh |
|
01/06/2055 |
Pasta |
Grains |
$1.50 |
2-pack special |
|
01/07/2055 |
Eggs |
Dairy |
$2.50 |
Free-range |
|
01/08/2055 |
Apples |
Fruits |
$4.00 |
5 lbs |
|
01/09/2055 |
Olive Oil |
Condiments |
$6.00 |
Extra virgin |
|
01/10/2055 |
Bread |
Bakery |
$2.50 |
Whole grain |
3. Summary of Grocery Categories
|
Category |
Budgeted Amount |
Actual Spending |
Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dairy |
$600 |
$620 |
-$20 |
|
Protein |
$1,200 |
$1,150 |
$50 |
|
Vegetables |
$700 |
$740 |
-$40 |
|
Fruits |
$600 |
$580 |
$20 |
|
Grains |
$500 |
$530 |
-$30 |
|
Condiments |
$300 |
$320 |
-$20 |
|
Bakery |
$400 |
$360 |
$40 |
|
Snacks |
$400 |
$480 |
-$80 |
|
Frozen Foods |
$500 |
$520 |
-$20 |
|
Miscellaneous |
$200 |
$250 |
-$50 |
4. Monthly Reflection
What Went Well:
-
Stuck to budget for protein and bakery items.
-
Utilized sales and coupons effectively.
Areas for Improvement:
-
Over-spending in dairy and snacks categories.
-
Need to plan meals more efficiently to reduce waste.
Goals for Next Month:
-
Reduce snack spending by 15%.
-
Aim for a total grocery budget not exceeding $500.
