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  • I have to make two packed lunches and so I probably spend about £1.50 on each lunch. But at least I know they are eating healthier than going to the take away van
  • around £1 per day:j
  • I make mine at home so no more than £1 a day :D
  • i would love one of these packs. I have mine and my daughters lunch to do each day!!! Any extra boxes are always welcome !!!
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  • raphanius
    raphanius Posts: 1,338 Forumite
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    when i am at work i buy my lunch from a butchers shop, they have a great deli counter. a large filled cob - cold meat and salad or hot meat - costs about £2 and i usually buy a drink - 80p and a piece of fruit. so lunch costs me about £3.20

    When I am home I have homemade soup and bread...much cheaper. I could do with one of those soup flasks lol.
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  • dmv_2
    dmv_2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    Easily under £1 a day and probably an average of 50p a day. Sounds like a very useful giveaway!
  • I spend as little as possible as I am lucky and can go home for lunch!
  • Pollybear
    Pollybear Posts: 3,361 Forumite
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    I am at home for lunch but my DD's lunch ranges from under a pound if she takes stuff from home to about £3 if she buys something from the shops near work.
  • I try to spend as little as possible on lunch everyday by taking lunch from home. On average, I probably spend a £1 a day or less.
    :T
  • bats_2
    bats_2 Posts: 17 Forumite
    I take left overs from last nights meal in a food flask or sandwiches made at home to work so guessing lunch costs around 50p each day.
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