If it feels like your grocery bill is creeping up every month, you’re not imagining it. Canadian families are facing some of the highest food costs in decades, just trying to fill the fridge can feel like a financial juggling act.
So, let’s tackle the big question:
What should a family of four be spending on groceries in 2025?
And more importantly:
How can you bring that number down without giving up the food you love?
The Rising Cost of Groceries in Canada
According to recent national averages, a family of four (two adults and two children) is now spending $1,300–$1,500 per month on groceries. That breaks down to around $325–$375 per week, depending on dietary needs, location, and store choice.
Here’s what that might look like:
| Family Size | Average Monthly Spend | Budget-Friendly Target |
| Family of 4 | $1,400/month | $1,000–$1,150/month |
That means many families could be overspending by $250–$400 a month, sometimes without even realizing it.
Why It’s So Easy to Overspend
If you’re shopping on autopilot—visiting the same store, grabbing the usual list, it’s hard to know whether you’re getting the best deal.
Most of us don’t compare prices across stores because:
- It’s time-consuming
- Flyers don’t tell the full story
- Prices fluctuate week to week
That gap, between what we spend and what we could be spending, is where many families lose hundreds of dollars a year without noticing.
Wrap-Up: It Pays to Be a Smart Shopper
Groceries are expensive, but overspending doesn’t have to be your norm. If you’re a family of four looking to stretch your grocery dollars further, one of the smartest things you can do is plan and compare prices before you shop.
That’s where tools like Gofer.run come in.
Gofer is a free, Canadian-made grocery savings app that helps families:
- Build smarter grocery lists (even from photos or online recipes)
- Compare real-time prices across local stores
- Track how much they save on every run
- Share lists with family members to stay in sync
Many users report saving $200–$300 per month simply by shopping more strategically, without changing what they eat, just where they buy it.
Want to see what your family could save?
🔗 Try Gofer.run at www.gofer.run