This week reiterated for me how expensive it is to eat out. I've been having fun at TV Turnoff Week events this week, but that included two dinners out at $10 apiece. Then, because we have no food in the house, I bought my lunch today, another $6.

Versus eating at home:

My two roommates and I share our food. Our monthly grocery expenses add up to about $400, which is about $133 each. Which is about $4-5 bucks a day for all three meals, each. Not too bad! And we don't go hungry, either (except for now because none of us have gone shopping). We make ourselves scrumptious dinners and use leftovers for for lunch the next day.

I do end up buying at least two meals out every week, which adds up, especially if it's a special occasion. I'm going to work on limiting it to two meals and having people over more often for dinner. It might not seem like much right now, but it'll add up...