๐ Your COMPLETE Weekly Grocery List for a UK Family of 4 โ Under ยฃ40! ๐ท
In 2026, a typical UK family of four spends between ยฃ155 and ยฃ272 per week on food ๏ฟผ โ but weโve done the hard work for you and cut it down to just ยฃ38! ๐ฏ
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๐ฅฉ Proteins:
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Chicken Thighs 1kg โ ~ยฃ3.50
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Free Range Eggs x12 โ ~ยฃ2.50
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Red Lentils 500g โ ~ยฃ1.00
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Tinned Tuna x4 โ ~ยฃ3.00
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Baked Beans x4 tins โ ~ยฃ1.80
๐ฅฆ Vegetables & Fruits:
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Frozen Mixed Veg 1kg โ ~ยฃ1.50
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Carrots 1kg โ ~ยฃ0.89
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Potatoes 2.5kg โ ~ยฃ1.99
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Bananas bunch โ ~ยฃ0.99
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Apples 6 pack โ ~ยฃ1.50
๐พ Grains & Staples:
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Basmati Rice 2kg โ ~ยฃ2.50
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Pasta 1kg โ ~ยฃ0.99
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Porridge Oats 1kg โ ~ยฃ1.29
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Wholemeal Bread โ ~ยฃ1.09
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Chopped Tomatoes x4 โ ~ยฃ2.00
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Semi-Skimmed Milk 4pt โ ~ยฃ1.50
๐ท Total: ~ยฃ38 for the whole week!
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Feeds 4 people ยท 21 meals ยท 100% nutritious!
๐ Where to Shop for Best Prices?
According to the Which? monthly basket comparison, Aldi was the cheapest UK supermarket in March 2026, with Lidl coming in a very close second โ both significantly cheaper than Waitrose.
๐ Aldi = Cheapest overall
๐ Lidl with Lidl Plus = Great discounts
๐ Asda = Best for bulk buys
๐ก 3 Smart Shopping Tips:
1๏ธโฃ Shop after 6PM for yellow sticker deals โ up to 75% off!
2๏ธโฃ Stock up on beans, legumes & wholegrains โ theyโre trending in 2026 for gut health AND theyโre the cheapest ingredients you can buy! ๏ฟผ
3๏ธโฃ Buy frozen veg โ same nutrition, half the price! โ๏ธ
๐ฅ Nutrition Covered:
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High Protein ยท โ
Vitamins A, B, C ยท โ
Iron & Calcium ยท โ
Fibre Rich ยท โ
Good Carbs
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