The Cost of Eating Well

Each spring, Public Health Units across Ontario conduct the Nutritious Food Basket Survey as mandated by the province.  Public Health staff cost out 66 designated food items from at least 6 grocery stores in their geographic region.  The figures gathered through this exercise form the basis of the Cost of Eating Well, an estimate of the cost to feed a family of four in that geographic region. 

• If you are not part of a family of four, you can still calculate your cost of eating well by clicking here.
• The Cost of Eating Well in 2008 for a family of four in Grey and Bruce was  $145.47 per week  or  $625.52 per month.
• The provincial average was $141.61 per week for a family of four.