Average Monthly Grocery Spend for a Single Person in NYC: $1,340 (2023 BLS Data)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey), a single person in New York City spends approximately:

$1,340 per month on food

This includes food at home (groceries) and food away from home (restaurants, takeout, coffee). NYC’s high cost of living drives spending well above the national average (~$400–$500 for groceries alone).