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🍕 Food
Do I eat out too much?
See how often you eat out compared to the average.
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How often do people eat out?
The average American eats out 4.2 times per week (including takeout and delivery), spending about $340/month (BLS 2023). For the first time in 2024, Americans spent more eating out than on groceries.
Eating out frequency (US, Gallup 2023)
- 0–1 times/week: 18% of adults
- 2–3 times/week: 30% of adults
- 4–6 times/week: 32% of adults
- 7+ times/week: 20% of adults (daily or more)
Average monthly restaurant spending
- Millennials: $410/month (highest group)
- Gen X: $350/month
- Baby Boomers: $260/month
- Gen Z: $280/month
Eating out costs 3–5x more than cooking the same meal at home. A $15 lunch 5 days/week adds up to $3,900/year.