If You Live Alone, Groceries Aren’t Always Cheaper

anything, I think the real lesson is that the answer depends on the person.

If you enjoy cooking and use everything you buy, groceries can be an excellent value.

If you meal prep, portion your food, freeze leftovers and plan carefully, you can stretch your grocery budget much further.

If you have a family, cooking at home can make even more financial sense because one package of ingredients can feed several people.

But if you’re one person who doesn’t cook consistently, frequently eats out, travels, works long hours, or regularly