Weekly grocery list for two
One week of groceries for two, with quantities set so you are not throwing out half the produce drawer on Sunday.
- Serves
- 2 people · 7 days
- Estimated cost
- $85-110 per week
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The list
Produce
- Bananas6
- Apples4
- Baby spinach1 bag
- Romaine lettuce1
- Tomatoes4
- Yellow onions3
- Garlic1 head
- Bell peppers3
- Carrots1 bag
- Broccoli2 heads
- Russet potatoes5 lb
Dairy & Eggs
- Milk1 gallon
- Eggs12
- Greek yogurt1 large tub
- Shredded cheese1 bag
- Butter1
Meat
- Chicken breast2 lb
- Ground beef1 lb
Seafood
- Salmon fillets2
Bakery
- Sandwich bread1 loaf
- Tortillas1 pack
Pantry
- Rice1 bag
- Pasta2 boxes
- Marinara sauce2 jars
- Black beans2 cans
- Canned tuna4
- Olive oil1
- Peanut butter1
Breakfast & Cereal
- Rolled oats1 container
- Coffee1 bag
Who this list is built for
This is sized for two adults who eat dinner at home five or six nights a week and pack lunch at least a few days. That is the most common setup, and it is exactly the one that breaks when you take a family-sized list and cut it in half.
The protein math is simple: two pounds of chicken, one pound of ground beef and two salmon fillets cover the week's main dishes without anything getting buried in the freezer. Produce is intentionally generous, because it absorbs the nights when you skip the plan.
Shop the perimeter, then fill in
The list is ordered the way most US supermarkets are laid out: produce, dairy, meat and bakery around the outside, packaged goods through the middle. Following that order cuts the trip noticeably, and it also cuts impulse buys, because you spend less time wandering the center aisles.
- Days 1-2: salmon, lettuce and tomatoes. Shortest shelf life, eat them first.
- Days 3-5: chicken, peppers, broccoli, the ripest fruit.
- Days 6-7: potatoes, onions, carrots, canned beans, anything frozen.
- Freeze on arrival: half the ground beef, flat in a zip bag so it thaws fast.
Adjusting the list
Eating out twice during the week? Drop the salmon and cut the chicken to a pound. That single change is where most of the savings are, and variety barely suffers.
Buying in bulk only pays off here on rice, pasta, oats and peanut butter. Bulk produce and bulk dairy are how a cheap grocery run turns into food waste.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a weekly grocery list for two cost?
- Roughly $85-110 at a mid-range US supermarket, depending on region and whether you buy store brands. Produce and meat drive most of the variation.
- Can I use this list for one person?
- Yes, halve the protein — but do not halve the pantry or produce. Minimum package sizes are the same, so cooking full recipes and freezing portions works out cheaper than buying smaller.
- How do I split this between two stores?
- Produce and meat at whichever store you trust, packaged goods wherever is cheapest. Share the list and check items off as you go — the other person sees what is already in the cart in real time.
- How do I share this list with my partner?
- Tap "Use this template" and share the link. Whoever opens it can add and check off items from their own phone, with no sign-up, and both phones stay in sync.
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Updated 2026-08-10