Are meal kits cheaper if you live alone?

Usually, no — meal kits are often not cheaper than grocery shopping for someone living alone.

A few reasons:

• Most meal kit services are designed around 2-serving or larger recipes, so a solo customer may end up with leftovers or extra cost per meal.
• Smaller orders usually have a higher price per serving than larger plans.
• Shipping can add a noticeable amount to the total, and exact fees vary by company and promotion.

That said, meal kits can still make sense if they help you:

1. Cut down on grocery waste,
2. Avoid impulse buying,
3. Replace takeout or delivery, which is usually more expensive.

So the short answer is: for most people living alone, meal kits are usually more expensive than cooking from groceries, but they can be cheaper than the alternatives if your main alternatives are food waste or ordering out. Exact prices and shipping charges can change by service and location, so it’s worth checking the current offer before deciding.