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  • gig444
    gig444 Posts: 8 Forumite
    About 1.50 via a 'proper packed lunch' - eg cous cous and salad, yoghurt, fruit.
  • vij
    vij Posts: 254 Forumite
    depending on whats in the sale fridge or leftovers 65p -
    2.00 max
  • *Sharon*_3
    *Sharon*_3 Posts: 166 Forumite
    Approx 75p - £1 make lunch at home ;)
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  • kathw_2
    kathw_2 Posts: 3 Newbie
    I reckon I spend an average of £2.50 a day on lunch.
  • typ1detective
    typ1detective Posts: 4 Newbie
    I spend between £1.50 and £2.00 on a sandwich, bring fruit etc from home.
  • IvorGlyn
    IvorGlyn Posts: 14 Forumite
    When you're existing on benefits you can't afford to throw food away. I always check the reduced items in my supermarket to see what bargains I can get for that evenings meal.
  • MikeyPearce
    MikeyPearce Posts: 1 Newbie
    Probably about £2 a day. I buy a block of cheese, or pot of pate on Monday, with some multipack cripsps, then just buy crusty rolls each day.
  • nathankw
    nathankw Posts: 42 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    A sandwich or salad from Tescos is usually £2-3.
    But if I'm good I'll make a sandwich or bring leftovers - probably works out at under £1.
  • Ruth_honey
    Ruth_honey Posts: 2,831 Forumite
    Between £1-£2 every day. Also buy breakfast before work which is £1 a day. Must start making sarnies and taking cereal to work!
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  • karen57_2
    karen57_2 Posts: 1 Newbie
    Costs me about a £1 a day as I normally take soup fruit & some bread
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