The Shopping List Price Estimator is a web-based application that helps users create shopping lists, estimate total costs, and track expenses before they go shopping. It aims to make budgeting easier by letting users add products, quantities, and unit prices, then instantly calculating the total bill.

Key Features

1. Create Shopping Lists – Add multiple items with details like name, category, quantity, and unit price.

2. Automatic Total Calculation – Instantly compute total estimated cost based on entered quantities and prices.

3. Real-Time Price Updates – Option to fetch latest market prices via API (for advanced versions).

4. Category-wise Spending Breakdown – See how much is being spent on groceries, household items, etc.

5. Budget Comparison – Set a budget and get alerts if the total exceeds it.

6. Multi-Currency Support – Convert prices for international shopping.

7. Save & Reuse Lists – Store frequent shopping lists for quick reuse.

8. Discount and Tax Calculator – Add discount percentages or sales tax to see final cost.

9. Mobile-Friendly UI – Accessible on smartphones for in-store use.

10. Export & Share – Download the list as PDF/CSV or share via email/WhatsApp.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (for instant price calculations).

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js (for storing lists, fetching price data, and user authentication).

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (to store item details, budgets, and past lists).

• Optional API: Grocery price APIs for real-time market rates.