We were told that our standard living expenses should be no more than 20% of our net income. So after doing a bit of math, and we have a family of 4, it just averaged out to be $200.00 per person for food (groceries plus lunches) that we spent per month with our net income.
Household items and supplies, we reported $100.00 per month (detergent, ect.) Clothing and laundry: $250.00
Personal care items/medical products, medications $100.00.
Easy way to this is add all net income, then multipy by .2
Good luck, pollyjuicegranny