On average, how much money does a person spend in a lifetime?

Most of us spend money everyday of our lives; whether it’s doing the weekly grocery shopping, buying new clothes or even paying those parking fines – money is constantly being spent. The life expectancy for men and women is 77 and 81 years respectively[1]. Taking this into account, approximately how much money does the average person spend in a lifetime?

Sources:
[1] National Statistics, Government Actuary’s Department, UK.

A very well researched question which is impossible to answer. Lots, more than lots if you win the lottery or marry a footballer, not so much if you are born in the Sudan or become a nun.