# Budget-friendly weekly grocery list — spend less, eat well

Keeping to a budget isn't about buying the cheapest thing, it's about buying the right things: filling, versatile, long-lasting food. This list gathers the solid backbone of a weekly shop, and with a room code everyone in the household adds what's missing, so nobody buys the same thing twice. No sign-up needed.

**In short:** For a budget-friendly weekly shop, buy staples such as lentils, chickpeas, dried beans, rice or bulgur, pasta and flour; eggs, yogurt and milk; potatoes, onions and carrots; and seasonal vegetables and fruit. Go shopping with a meal plan and a check of what you already have, compare products by unit price, and buy only what you will actually use.

## What's on the list

### Dairy & breakfast

- Eggs — pack of 10
- Yogurt — 1 kg
- Milk — 1 litre

### Pantry staples

- Red lentils — 1 kg
- Dried chickpeas — 500 g
- Dried beans — 500 g
- Rice or bulgur — 1 kg
- Pasta — 2 packs
- Rolled oats — 500 g
- Flour — 1 kg
- Cooking oil — 1 litre
- Tomato paste — 1 jar

### Fruit & vegetables

- Potatoes — 2 kg
- Onions — 2 kg
- Carrots — 1 kg
- Seasonal vegetables — 2–3 kinds, pick the plentiful
- Seasonal fruit — 1–2 kinds
- Frozen vegetables — for out-of-season ones

## Tips

- Plan the week's meals first, then write the list from it, and stick to the list in the shop.
- Check the cupboard and the fridge before you leave so you don't buy what you already have.
- Compare the unit price (per kg or litre), not the shelf price; the bigger pack isn't always cheaper.
- Buy vegetables and fruit in season: what's plentiful is cheaper and tastier. Work leftovers into the next day's meal.

## Frequently asked questions

### How can I cut my weekly grocery spending?

The three most effective steps: plan the week's meals first, check what you already have and write the list accordingly, and stick to the list in the shop. Comparing unit prices and choosing seasonal produce adds a noticeable difference too.

### Which cheap foods are also filling?

Dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans), rice, bulgur, pasta, oats, eggs, potatoes and onions are all affordable and versatile. With them you can make soups, rice dishes, stews and breakfasts, among many other meals.

### Why are seasonal vegetables cheaper?

In season produce is plentiful and doesn't have to be shipped from far away or stored for long, so the price drops and the flavour improves. At the market, what is most abundant and cheapest is usually what's in season.

### Can I change the list?

Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.

### Do I need an account?

No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.

### How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

### Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.

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[Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/budget-grocery-list) — 18 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.