You’ve heard that bringing your own lunch to work can save you money, but how much does it really save? According to personal finance site Money Crashers, it’s a lot.
Money Crashers broke down various categories of food and drink that many of us tend to buy from a store each day. They compared the cost of homemade items to typical store bought prices. Even with fairly generous comparisons (the site assumes a daily coffee from the store costs $2, for example), the amount saved per year easily reaches the thousands:
By bringing in your own coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages every day, you can save anywhere from $2,000 to $4,200 or more over the span of an entire year. And taking your own food to work is not just economical – in many cases, it’s also the more health-conscious option. When you prepare your own meals, you can use healthier, more natural ingredients and reduce your chances of overeating due to better portion control.
You can find the full breakdown at the source below. Depending on how much you actually eat at or on the way to work, you may see a lower savings rate (after all, many of us skip breakfast). Of course, this is a guideline. How much have you saved by bringing your own food to work?
How Much Can You Save by Bringing Your Own Lunch Food to Work? | Money Crashers
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How Much Bringing Your Own Lunch to Work Can Really Save