Every start of the year, parang sabay-sabay tumataas ang lahat — pamasahe, bilihin, kuryente… pero ang sweldo, ganun pa rin 😅
So when people ask me,
“Mommy Peach, kaya ba talagang mag-grocery for a week with ₱2,500?”
My answer is: Yes — kung may plano.
This ₱2,500 weekly grocery list is:
- for a family of 4
- pang-lutong bahay
- realistic (hindi pang-diet, hindi pang-fiesta)
- perfect for January–February when everyone is trying to reset expenses after the holidays
This also works really well if you already do weekly ulam planning — which honestly saves more money than any sale.
🛒 ₱2,500 Weekly Grocery List
Prices may vary slightly depending on wet market vs grocery, but this is a safe, realistic range.
🥩 Proteins (₱1,100–₱1,200)
- Chicken (1 whole, cut-up) – ₱280
- Pork kasim or liempo (½ kilo) – ₱260
- Ground pork or beef (¼ kilo) – ₱170
- Eggs (1 dozen) – ₱210
- Canned sardines (2 cans) – ₱90
- Canned tuna (2 cans) – ₱100
💡 Why this works:
These proteins can be stretched across multiple ulam — adobo, ginisa, torta, sabaw, and even quick lunch baon.
Vegetables & Fruits (₱700–₱750)
- Pechay or kangkong – ₱40
- Repolyo – ₱60
- Carrots – ₱50
- Potatoes – ₱70
- Eggplant – ₱80
- Sayote or upo – ₱40
- Tomatoes – ₱50
- Onions – ₱70
- Garlic – ₱40
- Bananas (lakatan or saba) – ₱120
- Seasonal fruit (papaya or pineapple slice) – ₱80
💡 Tip:
Buy vegetables from the wet market — mas marami, mas sariwa, mas tipid.
🍚 Pantry Staples (₱450–₱500)
- Rice (2 kilos) – ₱120
- Cooking oil (small pouch or bottle) – ₱90
- Soy sauce – ₱45
- Vinegar – ₱35
- Fish sauce – ₱45
- Sugar – ₱40
- Instant coffee or powdered juice – ₱60
🍞 Extras & Pang-Merienda (₱150–₱200)
- Loaf bread – ₱80
- Peanut butter or spread – ₱70
- Biscuits (pang-baon) – ₱50
✅ Estimated Total
₱2,400–₱2,500 ✔️
Sample Ulam You Can Cook From This List
This grocery list can already support:
- Chicken Adobo
- Ginisang Monggo
- Pork Giniling with Potatoes
- Sardinas with Egg
- Tortang Talong
- Sinigang na Gulay
- Tuna Sisig
- Stir-fried Veggies with Tofu
👉 Perfect to internally link to:
- Weekly Ulam Menu (Monday–Friday)
- Budget-Friendly Ulam Ideas
- What to Cook When You’re Trying to Save Money
How I Make ₱2,500 Work Every Week
Here’s what I personally do:
- Plan ulam before grocery day
- Buy ingredients that can be reused across dishes
- Avoid buying drinks and snacks na pwede naman gawin sa bahay
- Stick to the list (kahit mahirap 😅)
Meal planning is not about being strict — it’s about being intentional.
Hindi kailangan bongga ang grocery para maging masarap ang ulam.
What matters is:
- may mainit na pagkain
- may kanin
- at sabay-sabay kayong kumakain
If this ₱2,500 list helps you breathe a little easier this week, then mission accomplished ✨
