domesticexpenses
nounUK /dəˈmɛstɪk ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
US /dəˈmɛstɪk ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
Money a family spends on things for their home, like food and bills.
We keep a list of our domestic expenses so we know where our money goes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Money spent on running a home, such as rent, electricity, and water.
Their domestic expenses went up in winter because of heating.
3. Everyday costs of a household, like cleaning supplies and repairs.
She tracked domestic expenses to save for a new sofa.
4. The total amount a family pays for home-related needs each month.
Domestic expenses make up most of their monthly budget.