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  • On average probably £2.00 (sometimes from home, sometimes shop bought)
  • I spend between £1 and £3 but usually try to make my own sandwiches and cake. please could i have a free lunch kit? :j
  • I always use Tupperware for my lunch and take a packed lunch everyday so I guess I spend about a pound.
  • IamJen
    IamJen Posts: 704 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I'll join in with those saying that I spend about a pound. About once a week, I treat myself to the £2.99 meal deal at Boots though...their sandwiches are yum!
    Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win. - Jonathan Kozol
  • Whenever I cook a meal I just box up the extra (I'm no good on portion control!) into small portions & freeze it until needed - therefore not throwing anything away. My lunches therefore only cost me pennies!
    Owe Mum for house deposit: 01/04/2011 £4700
    Currently £2702
  • I work from home mostly and I use the opportunity to clean up all the leftovers in my fridge. But about once a week, I have to go out for meetings and it has to be a cafe sandwich. That costs me 5-7 quids easily with a cup of drink without any desert! So after all, it is around a pound a day. My husband started to take a lunchbox and this kit will be very useful!
  • I usually take a packed lunch but if I'm lazy and buy it probably about £3.50!
  • jat100
    jat100 Posts: 178 Forumite
    I spend an average of £3 per day.
  • Hi, about £1 each day i'm at uni, less if at home!
    thanks
    Debt Free Wannabe Nerd #245
  • I make lunch at home (and sometimes eat leftover dinner) so I think I spend (on myself only) between 60p and £1 depending on what I make.

    It's good to see so many other people doing the same!
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