Interac Data Reveals Grocery Cost Disparities for Single Canadians — Interac Corp.

Event summary

77% of single Canadians report rising grocery bills despite cost-saving efforts, with solo households spending $102/week vs. $80/person in shared households.
59% of singles face disproportionately higher per-person costs compared to shared households.
47% of couples report differing grocery spending approaches, with 28% citing it as a relationship strain in the past six months.
Nearly half of Canadians have reduced premium meat purchases, while 38% have switched to store brands.
55% of Gen Z couples use Interac Debit for real-time spending tracking.

The big picture

Interac's survey highlights how household composition shapes grocery spending patterns amid rising costs. The data underscores generational differences in financial management, with younger couples leveraging digital payment tools for better budget control. This trend reflects broader shifts toward intentional spending and value-conscious consumption in the Canadian retail sector.

What we're watching

Payment Preferences: How Interac Debit adoption among younger couples will affect payment trends in grocery retail.
Cost Management: Whether Canadians will sustain current spending adjustments as inflation persists.
Retail Strategy: The pace at which grocery chains adapt to single-person household shopping needs.