food expenses; food costs; board
General term for money spent on food, whether groceries, eating out, or institutional board charges.
How much do monthly food expenses cost when living alone?
食費を節約するために、まとめ買いをしている。
I buy in bulk to save on food costs.
Prices have gone up recently, so I have to cut down on food expenses.
As children grow up, food expenses start to add up.
I keep my food costs down by cooking at home.
I save money on food by buying in bulk.
Living alone, food expenses run about 30,000 yen a month.