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Living alone. Foooood!
I figure my budget religiously. After nearly a year of living alone, i found the best cheap foods for great $$$dollars$.any suggestions welcome!
Peanut butterJif, 1.50.
Bread, 1.00
Cans of ravioli cheap kind, 2.00 for 4.
Cheap ragu for the ravioli, 1.00
Ramen, durr.
Vienna sausages! 44cents each.
eggs, 1.00
yogurt, 2.00 for 4.
popcorn!2.00
cheap chips 1.25 and salsa, 2.25
for around 20$, ive got a weeks worth of food, well, with some more stuff added, its a little more and still lasts.
Anything else have their budget down?
Peanut butterJif, 1.50.
Bread, 1.00
Cans of ravioli cheap kind, 2.00 for 4.
Cheap ragu for the ravioli, 1.00
Ramen, durr.
Vienna sausages! 44cents each.
eggs, 1.00
yogurt, 2.00 for 4.
popcorn!2.00
cheap chips 1.25 and salsa, 2.25
for around 20$, ive got a weeks worth of food, well, with some more stuff added, its a little more and still lasts.
Anything else have their budget down?
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Since I have been on a diet my living costs have went up. Apparently there is no such thing as a CHEAP healthy food.
Chicken Pot Pies are usually about .50 cents each, can't forget about the cheap tv dinners either. Frozen Burritos are another cheap item. Certain no-name brands of soup is pretty cheap as well.
Id say by far the cheapest food ever would have to be the Ramen noodles though.
Chicken Pot Pies are usually about .50 cents each, can't forget about the cheap tv dinners either. Frozen Burritos are another cheap item. Certain no-name brands of soup is pretty cheap as well.
Id say by far the cheapest food ever would have to be the Ramen noodles though.
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Depends on the fruit. At 45 cents a pound I'd have to call bananas cheap. Anything under $2 a pound, really, is quite cheap.Xylene wrote:Fruit isn't cheap unless you have a produce outlet in your area. At the supermarket they're quite expensive.S. Thompson wrote:Maybe fruits and vegetables...Veggita2099 wrote:Apparently there is no such thing as a CHEAP healthy food.
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Ramen and rice in bulk are definetly among the cheapest as well.
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Ramen - Dirt cheap and can be used in a variety of ways.
Macaroni + Cheese (Can be cheaper to buy box / bag of the Macaroni Noodles, and then a container of cheese sauce)
Potato's - Mashed / Baked / Boiled / Etc...
Banquet TV Dinners (Usually a buck a piece)
Totino's Pizza - Around .99 to $1.09
Also doesnt hurt to shop around for fruits and vegetables. If you have a farmer's market anywhere nearby, go there, it WILL be cheaper. You can also sometimes find meat and poultry items as well.
Macaroni + Cheese (Can be cheaper to buy box / bag of the Macaroni Noodles, and then a container of cheese sauce)
Potato's - Mashed / Baked / Boiled / Etc...
Banquet TV Dinners (Usually a buck a piece)
Totino's Pizza - Around .99 to $1.09
Also doesnt hurt to shop around for fruits and vegetables. If you have a farmer's market anywhere nearby, go there, it WILL be cheaper. You can also sometimes find meat and poultry items as well.
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well yogurt really isnt that cheap when you consider the amount you get
anyway this is my 3rd year livin on my own, here some tips
all ways check for sales
dollar stores usally have great deals on batteries, laundry soap etc(just remember just cause its a dollar doesnt mean its a good deal)
Get fruits when they're in season only , they're usually almost giving them away
bisquick (the wonder mix, rolls, pancakes waffles, all out of one box) also if cooking is something you like to do, make a bunch at once and freeze the rest, basiclly making you own eggo waffles
bulk ramen (the big multi packs are awesome)
mac and cheese for sure
pasta in general is cheap
store brand soda (2 liters are always the better buy)
Cereal store brand
whole chickens (sometimes you can find them for like $4 or less)
i dont know if you like hummus, but if you make your own its dirt cheap
also buy one get one deals on bread are great cause you can freeze bread
some stores have bakerys in them, day old stuff is a lot of times cheaper
i live in an apartment and some utlities are paid for, so take advantage of those.
candles are a lot cheaper then lights(only use lights when you need to)
wireless internet also is great if you can leach off of a neighbor
i also don't have a house phone, just a cell, since house phones really arent needed
why drive if its in walking distance?, walking to the store is great way to save some gas.
why get cable TV when you get netflix cheaper, and you can choose what you want to watch
those are my tips
anyway this is my 3rd year livin on my own, here some tips
all ways check for sales
dollar stores usally have great deals on batteries, laundry soap etc(just remember just cause its a dollar doesnt mean its a good deal)
Get fruits when they're in season only , they're usually almost giving them away
bisquick (the wonder mix, rolls, pancakes waffles, all out of one box) also if cooking is something you like to do, make a bunch at once and freeze the rest, basiclly making you own eggo waffles
bulk ramen (the big multi packs are awesome)
mac and cheese for sure
pasta in general is cheap
store brand soda (2 liters are always the better buy)
Cereal store brand
whole chickens (sometimes you can find them for like $4 or less)
i dont know if you like hummus, but if you make your own its dirt cheap
also buy one get one deals on bread are great cause you can freeze bread
some stores have bakerys in them, day old stuff is a lot of times cheaper
i live in an apartment and some utlities are paid for, so take advantage of those.
candles are a lot cheaper then lights(only use lights when you need to)
wireless internet also is great if you can leach off of a neighbor
i also don't have a house phone, just a cell, since house phones really arent needed
why drive if its in walking distance?, walking to the store is great way to save some gas.
why get cable TV when you get netflix cheaper, and you can choose what you want to watch
those are my tips
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If your budget is really that low I can help you. We refer a lot of our clients to this site.
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very true, especially the netflix part, cable has nothing i wanna see, and with DSL i can watch whatever however i feel like. Also since im in a studio my utilities are paid for, but theres one thing i hate in it:the refridgerator is small, like those you see in retail stores, for campers. Mine has this huge block of ice covering the entire freezer, and makes the door hard to close, but it does. ive tried defrosting it, that took forever and made a complete fucking mess, and ive notified the landlord and its basically a problem with those, and every single one they have does the same thing. and yes, store brand soda is cheap and lasts 2liter wise!Sir Slash wrote:well yogurt really isnt that cheap when you consider the amount you get
anyway this is my 3rd year livin on my own, here some tips
all ways check for sales
dollar stores usally have great deals on batteries, laundry soap etc(just remember just cause its a dollar doesnt mean its a good deal)
Get fruits when they're in season only , they're usually almost giving them away
bisquick (the wonder mix, rolls, pancakes waffles, all out of one box) also if cooking is something you like to do, make a bunch at once and freeze the rest, basiclly making you own eggo waffles
bulk ramen (the big multi packs are awesome)
mac and cheese for sure
pasta in general is cheap
store brand soda (2 liters are always the better buy)
Cereal store brand
whole chickens (sometimes you can find them for like $4 or less)
i dont know if you like hummus, but if you make your own its dirt cheap
also buy one get one deals on bread are great cause you can freeze bread
some stores have bakerys in them, day old stuff is a lot of times cheaper
i live in an apartment and some utlities are paid for, so take advantage of those.
candles are a lot cheaper then lights(only use lights when you need to)
wireless internet also is great if you can leach off of a neighbor
i also don't have a house phone, just a cell, since house phones really arent needed
why drive if its in walking distance?, walking to the store is great way to save some gas.
why get cable TV when you get netflix cheaper, and you can choose what you want to watch
those are my tips
The thing about pasta is true, ive even felt like making my own pizza, itd only be 2.99 for the dough, 1.00 for the sauce, 3.00 for pepperoni, and 2.00 for the cheese. of course i love anchovies so id need those too.
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i've been making my own pizza for years. it would be a lot cheaper if you just bought the flour to make the dough. i have a few dough recipes, if you want them just let me know. paying 2.99 for dough is a lot, you can buy a bag of flour and a jar of yeast for a little more than that and get many pizza crusts out of it.StriderXg2 wrote: The thing about pasta is true, ive even felt like making my own pizza, itd only be 2.99 for the dough, 1.00 for the sauce, 3.00 for pepperoni, and 2.00 for the cheese. of course i love anchovies so id need those too.
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Depending on how you make it, pizza by hand isn't that much cheaper than good prices at stores.pavelbure wrote:i've been making my own pizza for years. it would be a lot cheaper if you just bought the flour to make the dough. i have a few dough recipes, if you want them just let me know. paying 2.99 for dough is a lot, you can buy a bag of flour and a jar of yeast for a little more than that and get many pizza crusts out of it.StriderXg2 wrote: The thing about pasta is true, ive even felt like making my own pizza, itd only be 2.99 for the dough, 1.00 for the sauce, 3.00 for pepperoni, and 2.00 for the cheese. of course i love anchovies so id need those too.
Flour and yest: $.35
Cheese: $1.50
Sauce: $1.50 (though the way I make the sauce, it'll be good for about 5 pizzas)
Pepperoni: $1
Olive oil: $.05
At over $4 for a pizza, and frozen ones costing like $2 on sale, making them at home isn't cheaper. If you know what you're doing, they're better than frozen, of course.
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Homemade ones can be much more healthier for you though especially if you make wholemill dough. If you make extra and freeze them you have a good lunch for a few days.Lartrak wrote:Depending on how you make it, pizza by hand isn't that much cheaper than good prices at stores.pavelbure wrote:i've been making my own pizza for years. it would be a lot cheaper if you just bought the flour to make the dough. i have a few dough recipes, if you want them just let me know. paying 2.99 for dough is a lot, you can buy a bag of flour and a jar of yeast for a little more than that and get many pizza crusts out of it.StriderXg2 wrote: The thing about pasta is true, ive even felt like making my own pizza, itd only be 2.99 for the dough, 1.00 for the sauce, 3.00 for pepperoni, and 2.00 for the cheese. of course i love anchovies so id need those too.
Flour and yest: $.35
Cheese: $1.50
Sauce: $1.50 (though the way I make the sauce, it'll be good for about 5 pizzas)
Pepperoni: $1
Olive oil: $.05
At over $4 for a pizza, and frozen ones costing like $2 on sale, making them at home isn't cheaper. If you know what you're doing, they're better than frozen, of course.
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Spaghetti and subs are quick and easy. Also check out the skillet meals in the freezer section. There are quite a few options. Personally I have a hard time being creative with veggies (um, looks like salad again) so the skillet meals are nice.
I have a Foreman grill, fairly painless to throw on a couple burgers. Turkey burgers are actually not too bad for ya; I make those every now and then.
Another quick easy meal is pulled pork sandwiches. This has become one of my favorites lately. You can get BBQ pulled pork in a tub or bagged for pretty cheap. I was amazed that the fat content is not nearly as much as I expected (I try to be wary of that). Just skillet up and make a sandwich. Add a side of soup or salad.
There are a few things I try to always have around for a quick bite: bread, cheese, lunchmeats, lettuce, Nutella, cabbage slaw, frozen french bread pizzas, Chef Boyardee, canned soups, Korean frozen dinners.
I realize finances can be tight, but try to pay more attention to how balanced your diet is, rather than how much it costs. That cheap ramen is terrible for you. Find an Asian market and try some of the "good" ramen.![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
I have a Foreman grill, fairly painless to throw on a couple burgers. Turkey burgers are actually not too bad for ya; I make those every now and then.
Another quick easy meal is pulled pork sandwiches. This has become one of my favorites lately. You can get BBQ pulled pork in a tub or bagged for pretty cheap. I was amazed that the fat content is not nearly as much as I expected (I try to be wary of that). Just skillet up and make a sandwich. Add a side of soup or salad.
There are a few things I try to always have around for a quick bite: bread, cheese, lunchmeats, lettuce, Nutella, cabbage slaw, frozen french bread pizzas, Chef Boyardee, canned soups, Korean frozen dinners.
I realize finances can be tight, but try to pay more attention to how balanced your diet is, rather than how much it costs. That cheap ramen is terrible for you. Find an Asian market and try some of the "good" ramen.
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Bulk barn. I know I spoke against bulk earlier, but bulk barn and it's competitors sell knock-offs of name brand items and you control the quantity of what you want/need. If you want a pound of frosted flakes, you can have a pound of it. It costs next to nothing to get a bunch of filler food from there. The absolute best thing you can do is get different kinds of filler food (peanuts, peanut butter, granola) and mix it all together for mass quantities of cheap, somewhat health snacks. They usually sell ramen noodles and chicken stock really cheap. Just buy a little of both and mix it together. Not good for you, but a decent snack if you have additional stuff to put in with it.