Recipe cost calculator: what does a meal cost per serving?
Is the lasagna cheaper than the curry? yumbelo works out what every recipe costs per serving and in total, and helps you cook for less.
Costs on every recipe
Every recipe shows roughly what it costs per serving and in total, based on how much of each ingredient it uses. Change the servings and yumbelo recalculates right away.
Using prices from your stores
Choose the supermarkets where you shop. You record prices as you go, when checking off your grocery list or by scanning a receipt. Community prices and estimates fill the gaps.
Only pay for what’s missing
One switch subtracts what’s already in your pantry, so you see what shopping for a dish really costs.
Find cheap recipes
When browsing recipes, filter by a maximum price per serving or sort by cheapest first. The meal plan shows the cost per day as well.
Recipes to try
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the costs?
They’re estimates. With your own prices they become exact; yumbelo marks estimated amounts and shows how large their share is.
Where do the prices come from?
From three sources: your own prices from shopping or receipts, prices shared by the community and, where both are missing, an estimate of typical supermarket prices in your country.
Which countries and currencies are supported?
The United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, in dollars, pounds, euros or francs. You set your country in your profile.
Can I track my food spending?
Yes. Receipts you photograph go into your spending overview, shared within your household. They also improve the prices for your recipes.
Is the cost calculator free?
Yes. Cost per serving, the price filter and spending are free. Only AI features such as reading receipts use credits.