average weekly cost of food for one person
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans report spending $151 on food per week on average. One in 10 Americans say they spend $300 or more per week and, at the other extreme, 8% spend less than $50.Gallup has asked a version of this question as far back as 1943, but has not asked it since 1987.In 1943, an average of $15 per week was spent on food. The final 1987 estimate was $106.ne in 10 Americans say they spend $300 or more per week and, at the other extreme, 8% spend less than $50. Gallup has asked a version of this question as far back as 1943, but has not asked it since 1987. In 1943, an average of $15 per week was spent on food.