lisab said:$11.50 is a bit high.
You live in a dorm, where you don't have access to a kitchen and you wouldn't be able to cook, right? An all-fast-food diet is a bad idea.
DaveC426913 said:$20 a day??
How much KD and Ramen noodles can you eat in day??
Antiphon said:Does anyone have a link to any good sites on exactly what to buy to eat well on extremely modest budgets?
I know people who swear they don't have money to save for things they want but eat in restaurants every day spending $50 or more.
It's important to eat in a balanced way. All tuna and peanut butter would be cheap but not healthy.
What's the cheapest healthy baseline menu for 1 and for 2 people? This should be a government publication but I don't think it is.
Loren Booda said:Where do you go to school? That might affect food prices.
zomgwtf said:The meal plan is 14 meals in a week, so since I don't go home on weekends it's about 2 meals a day but I don't use them all because I'm not around during school. (the dorm is kinda far from my school)
For some reason I feel like I could live in a room and spend less money on food and probably even eat more. I mean soups aren't expensive to make, neither is stew and it can last a long time if you make it in a big pot. Some rice to that and you've got meals for a week.
Proton Soup said:whether their plan is reasonable depends entirely on what the food is.
zomgwtf said:I'm just wondering how much per month do you think a student living alone would spend on food? I was forced to take a meal plan where I live right now and the guy tried selling it as if it's really cheap... I calculated it out to around $11.50 a day so over $300 a month. Is this a lot? I feel like I could eat at quiznos twice every day (same amount of meals I get here) for cheaper.
Jack21222 said:You can eat at quiznos on less than $5.75 per meal?
zomgwtf said:Yeah they have a 9" sub chips and drink for $5. :tongue:.
Jack21222 said:No, no they don't. Sub is 5 dollars, chips and drink are another 2 dollars. Plus tax. Unlike most people here, I actually HAVE eaten quiznos twice a day for more than one day in a row. Place is expensive.
Now McDonalds, I'd agree.
(if I sound fat, it's because I am)
haxtor21 said:I would highly recommend eating lentil soup every morning and buying takeout from lebanese/mediteranean restarants.(middle eastern)
Specifically I would recommend sharoma/shishkabob with rice and veggies/hummus/garlic sauce.
Im telling you right now, the middle eastern food is the holy grail that I thought never existed. Words cannot describe it.
If this is not possible I think you should eat at LEAST a soup a day + other stuff. It simply does wonders to your system.
Evo said:Walmart's Deli has wonderful HUGE cheap submarines. A 2 pound sub is $4.98. Their Italian sub will rival any fast food sub shop in flavor (except Jimmy Johns because of their yummy bread and dressing), and the meat and cheese are packed flat a good 1 1/2 inch thick the entire length. You can take it apart and make three substantial subs. One of their subs is lunch for 3 days, easily, and that includes sharing with my dog.
zomgwtf said:I don't know where you live but right now it's $5 for a sub chip and drink. In fact, I just saw a commercial about it.
Jack21222 said:Place is expensive.
Now McDonalds, I'd agree.
DaveC426913 said:Once on the way in ... and again on its way out.
According to a survey conducted by the College Board, the average student spends approximately $42 per week on groceries while living alone. However, this amount may vary depending on location, dietary preferences, and individual spending habits.
It depends on the individual's dining choices and budget. Generally, cooking at home tends to be more cost-effective and allows for better control over ingredients and portion sizes. Eating out, on the other hand, can be more convenient but may result in higher expenses in the long run.
Living expenses, such as rent, utilities, and transportation, can significantly impact a student's food budget while living alone. It is essential to consider these expenses when creating a budget for food to ensure that there is enough money left for groceries.
Some tips for students to save money on food while living alone include meal planning and cooking in bulk, buying in-season produce, shopping at discount stores, and utilizing student discounts and coupons. It is also helpful to avoid impulse purchases and stick to a grocery list to stay within budget.
A student's dietary preferences can have a significant impact on their food expenses while living alone. For example, a vegetarian or vegan diet may be more cost-effective than a diet that includes meat or specialty items. It is essential to consider dietary preferences when creating a food budget to ensure that there is enough money for nutritious and satisfying meals.