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Weekly shop, family of 4
31 items · ~£89.40 / £95 budget
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Fruit & veg
- Bananas (6) £0.85
- Carrots (1kg) £0.70
- Onions (1kg) £0.85
- Mixed salad (200g) £1.20
- Tomatoes (6) £1.10
- Apples (6) £1.95
- Broccoli £0.75
- Baking potatoes (2.5kg) £2.20
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Meat & fish
- Chicken breasts (1kg) £6.50
- Beef mince 5% (500g) £4.20
- Salmon fillets (2) £4.75
- Sausages (8 pack) £2.60
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Dairy & eggs
- Milk (4 pints) £1.75
- Cheddar (350g) £3.30
- Eggs (12) £2.85
- Greek yogurt (500g) £1.80
- Butter (250g) £2.40
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Bakery
- Bread, medium sliced £1.20
- Wraps (8) £1.40
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Cupboard
- Pasta (1kg) £1.30
- Basmati rice (1kg) £2.10
- Chopped tomatoes (4) £1.80
- Olive oil (500ml) £4.50
- Baked beans (4) £2.20
- Chicken stock cubes £1.40
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Frozen
- Garden peas (1kg) £1.65
- Oven chips (1.5kg) £2.40
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Snacks & drinks
- Kids juice cartons (8) £2.10
- Cereal bars (6) £1.85
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Household
- Toilet roll (9) £4.80
- Washing up liquid £1.20
Why this list works
Sorted by aisle, not by guesswork.
- One sweep through the shop. No zig-zagging back to fruit and veg.
- Real UK prices, not US-style "$2.99 a lb". You can read the total honestly.
- Sized for four people: five dinners, breakfasts and packed lunches.
- Print it, screenshot it, or let us build your own personalised one.
Weekly shop, couple
21 items · ~£51.85 / £55 budget
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Fruit & veg
- Bananas (4) £0.60
- Avocados (2) £1.50
- Spinach (200g) £1.10
- Cherry tomatoes (250g) £1.20
- Garlic £0.45
- Lemons (3) £0.95
- Sweet potatoes (1kg) £1.80
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Meat & fish
- Chicken thighs (600g) £3.40
- Halloumi (225g) £2.85
- Sea bass fillets (2) £4.20
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Dairy & eggs
- Milk (2 pints) £1.25
- Feta (200g) £2.20
- Eggs (6) £1.55
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Bakery
- Sourdough loaf £2.40
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Cupboard
- Couscous (500g) £1.40
- Tinned chickpeas (2) £1.30
- Tahini £2.80
- Soy sauce £1.80
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Frozen
- Edamame beans (500g) £1.90
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Snacks & drinks
- Sparkling water (6) £2.50
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Household
- Kitchen roll £1.65
How to write a weekly shopping list that sticks to budget
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Plan the meals first
Pick five to seven dinners before you write a single item. Meals that share ingredients (one pack of mince, two dinners) keep the list short.
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Check the cupboards
Cross off what you already have. Most overspending is a second jar of something already at the back of the cupboard.
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Group it by aisle
Fruit and veg, meat, dairy, bakery, cupboard, frozen, household. One sweep through the shop means fewer impulse buys.
Feeding a family? See the family shopping list template. Buying staples in bulk? Try the monthly grocery list. Want the meals too? Browse our free meal plans.
Quick answers
What should be on a basic weekly shopping list in the UK?
Start with the dinners you have planned, then add breakfast and lunch basics (bread, milk, eggs, cereal, fruit), a protein or two, fresh and frozen veg, cupboard staples such as pasta, rice and tinned tomatoes, and household bits like toilet roll and washing-up liquid.
How much is a weekly shop for a family of 4 in the UK?
It depends on where you shop and what you cook. The family list on this page is built to come in under £95 for four people. Cooking from a plan and shopping at a discounter brings it down further.
How do I make a weekly shopping list?
Plan the week of meals first, check what you already have in the cupboards, write down only what is missing, then group it by aisle so you walk the shop once. Make Me A Shopping List does all four steps for you around your budget.
Is this shopping list free?
Yes. Use it as a template, print it or screenshot it. If you want one built around your own budget and household, making a plan in the app is free to start, no card needed.
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