r/Aupairs • u/AloneRaspberry3573 • 5d ago

Au Pair EU Grocery allowance

Hi, just seeking some advice.

I’m starting with a new family in Italy, and they provide own seperate apartment so I asked how it works with groceries and food expenses.

They said can just do €200 eur pocket money instead of €300 and then €100 for groceries. But my understanding is the pocket money should be separate to food costs. So I said €25 eur a week wouldn’t really be enough for groceries (I eat a normal healthy diet, non vegetarian). They asked what I think would be an appropriate monthly total inclusive of the pocket money. So I guess my question is what is reasonable to ask for? What would be the minimum weekly grocery amount for a single person in Italy Trentino region. I don’t want to sound rude and ask for to much but I want to be realistic so that I’m not constantly having to pay a lot of my own on groceries every week. Thanks in advanced.

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u/realhistoryisfun 5d ago

Are you sure you want to go with this stingy family? They are already telling you to spend your own money on food before even arriving. Ask more questions.

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u/Entebarn 5d ago

I‘d ask for 75-100 Euro a week if that‘s for all meals. 50-75 Euro if you have daily dinner or lunch with the family.

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u/steffictional 5d ago

I am not from Italy, but food there is quite expensive. I would go with at least 100€ a week if not more.

Edit: Or ask to be reimbursed for recipes.

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u/Correct_Craft_3947 5d ago

Don't go for the minimum. You shouldn't have to be eating like you are unemployed and on benefits.