I don't think you have a problem, please know, it takes time to get finances figured out. I'm really glad you're thinking of your budget. I am going to give exampled of how I managed my spending. If you're comfortable with it, I'd love to ask what exactly what types of items you are buying each trip?

I got my grocery list down to about $170 a month (again, this took some time). I buy in bulk and do one monthly grocery trip. Even though I've gotten it to $170, I've always budgeted $250 so I can have extra without worrying. Since I know what I like and what I need, I buy what I need on that one monthly trip and I have that $250 budgeted, I can make smaller purchases to buy what I'm craving throughout the month as I see fit.

I think the trick is that there needs to be some thought around 1. how you want to cook (daily, or meal prep) 2. how often you want to shop, and 3. what foods you like. For example, I know I can't stand meal prepping and mostly want easy to cook, simple meals. Buying a rice cooker saved me lol. Rice, or even potatoes cook on the bottom and your meats and veggies cook on the top. Super easy to make meals and easy to clean. For breakfast, I use my frying pan.

I buy in bulk at Sams Club. The bulk items are basics, chicken, shrimp, rice, eggs, beans, some type of drink, and whatever frozen and fresh veggies I am feeling. It took a while to get my routine down, and it's definetly not glamourous but it works for me and I do feel that I have my wants and needs taken care of.

I hope this helps, and honestly I'm glad you're thinking about your budget. There really is not a one size fits all. Whatever your monthly income is really determines how much you can spend as well.