Budgeting: How To Work Out How Much You Should Be Spending On Food

How can I work out how much I should be spending on food?

I used government figures issued in late 25 in my book Smart Spending with Jane Furnival. The average UK home has 2.4 people in it, and the disposable income of around 464 pounds a week. Each person spends £43.50 on food and soft drinks, £11.70 on alcohol, and £34.90 on restaurants and hotels. The average single working person has £281.40 per week and spends £21.80 on food and soft drinks, £9.20 on alcohol, and £23.80 on restaurants and hotels. Working couples without children spend £45.70 on food. Pensioners spend £21.10 or, if they have private pensions, £45.90 a week on food.