# Grocery list — weekly shopping, shared with your home

Everyone who opens the fridge notices something missing, but nobody remembers it on the way to the store. Share the list with your household through a room code: whoever spots an empty shelf adds it, and whoever shops sees the same list. No sign-up needed.

**In short:** A weekly grocery list should cover staples such as milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, chicken or other meat, pasta and rice, plus household items like detergent and toilet paper. Checking the fridge and pantry before you leave and writing down only what is nearly gone cuts both waste and unnecessary spending.

## What's on the list

### Dairy & breakfast

- Milk
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Yogurt

### Bakery

- Bread

### Fruit & vegetables

- Fruit
- Vegetables

### Meat & fish

- Chicken

### Pantry staples

- Pasta
- Rice
- Olive oil

### Drinks

- Tea
- Coffee

### Cleaning & household

- Detergent
- Dish soap
- Toilet paper

### Personal care

- Shampoo

## Tips

- Don't shop on an empty stomach; things that aren't on the list slip into the cart much more easily.
- Buy dry goods and cleaning supplies in bulk and keep only fresh items on the weekly list.
- Glance at the fridge and pantry before you leave: add what's nearly gone, drop what's still full.
- Put cold and frozen items in the cart last, and unpack them first when you get home.

## Frequently asked questions

### How can you cut a weekly grocery bill?

Shop with a list, stick to it, and don't go hungry. Buying dry goods and cleaning supplies in bulk, choosing fruit and vegetables in season, and taking only the offers you would genuinely use all bring the cost down.

### How often should you do the grocery shopping?

For most households, one big weekly shop plus a short top-up for fresh items is enough. Going less often tends to cut unplanned purchases, and dry goods and cleaning supplies can be stocked up monthly.

### In what order should you write a grocery list?

Group it by store section: produce first, then dry goods and cleaning, and last dairy, meat and frozen food. That shortens your walk and keeps cold items from sitting in the cart.

### 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/grocery-list) — 17 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.