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Monthly grocery budget

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Enter your family and how you eat. We estimate a monthly grocery budget by category, so you know what a normal month costs before you shop.

How you eat
Your style

Per month

₹7,340

Per week

₹1,710

Per day

₹245

Where it goes

  • Rice, atta & grains · அரிசி, மாவு₹1,340
  • Dal & pulses · பருப்பு வகைகள்₹580
  • Oil & ghee · எண்ணெய், நெய்₹610
  • Vegetables & fruit · காய்கறிகள், பழங்கள்₹1,310
  • Milk & curd · பால், தயிர்₹1,600
  • Spices & masala · மசாலா₹480
  • Sugar, tea & coffee · சர்க்கரை, தேயிலை₹450
  • Snacks & breakfast · சிற்றுண்டி₹480
  • Cleaning & home care · வீட்டுப் பராமரிப்பு₹490

Planning estimate using usual Madurai shop prices. Real store prices differ.

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Questions people ask

How much should a family spend on groceries in Madurai?

It depends on family size and how you eat. A family of two adults and two children eating vegetarian usually lands between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000 a month. Add meat or fish and it rises by a few thousand.

Are these exact prices?

No. They are planning numbers based on usual shop prices, so you can budget early. Your actual bill depends on brands, pack sizes and the store you pick.

How can I spend less?

Buy rice, dal and oil in larger packs, compare the same item across stores, and plan the month with a checklist so you buy once instead of topping up daily.

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