Budget of One Week

I was curious how much everything cost to live organically for one week. Here is how much we spent on everything, which might give you hope that you can actually spend about the same as before. I was the most worried about how much this would cost, but it was pretty much the same as buying non organic food. I had to spend a little more this month to replace normal items in my pantry, so next month should be cheaper. Also, some items were not included in the total because my awesome friend Erin gave me a huge basket of organic fruit and veges for Christmas. When we have a garden this summer, I hope to give back to others AND cut my bill down even more.


-5 breakfasts of steak $11.25 (Whole Foods)
-1 1/2 dozen eggs $3.99 (Giant)
-1/2 lb. coffee $3.50 (Whole Foods)
-32 oz. creamer $1.99 (Whole Foods)
-1/2 box of Stevia packets ($4.79 for a whole box) $2.40 (Nature's Fresh)
-2 bags of salad $4.49 (Whole Foods)
-1/2 a block of goat cheese $4.99 for 11 oz, so $2.50 for this week (Whole Foods)
-Blackberries $2.50 (Whole Foods)
-5 avocados $4.99 (Whole Foods)
-4 Lemons $1.99 (Whole Foods)
-1 whole Chicken $6.50 (Weis)
-1 lb. chicken tenders $6.60 (Weis)
-1 lb. baby carrots $1.29 (Safeway)
-2 bunches of celery $3.99 (Giant)
-16 oz. frozen green beans $1.79 (Whole Foods)
-16 oz. frozen broccoli $1.99 (Whole Foods)
-32 oz. Kefir $3.99 (Giant)
-Frozen Strawberries $1 (Dollar Store) ..I checked back to get more and they were out of organics. Dang!
-2 lb. chuck roast $8.50 (Weis)
-1 lb. ground beef $2.99 (Whole Foods)
-Tomato Sauce $2.50 (Safeway)
-2 salmon fillets $2.99 (BB's)
-1/2 lb. asparagus (1.99)
-3 onions $1.99

 Extra Items that will last a few months:
-Smart Balance Omega 3 Mayo $2.59 for one container.
-Flax Oil $.25 (BB's)
-Salsa $2.59 (Giant)
-1 stick of butter for the whole week, $4.29 for 4 sticks (Giant)

Total Food $87.71
Extra Pantry items: $9.72

I have since found that shopping directly at Trader Joes or Whole Foods for everything and buying fresh, not frozen is cheaper than the local grocery stores, even Giant. I also found the chicken is $1.99 per lb. at Richardsons Farm and ground turkey is $2.29 there as well. That is tons cheaper than the organic chicken in the grocery store and Whole Foods and what I paid this week. My goal is to get to $50 per week. We will see!