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  • Cathy80
    Cathy80 Posts: 29 Forumite
    On average I guess £1.50? Normally take my own but occasionally tempted by the local sandwicj shop or - hows this for a bargain - the local chippy do special £1 deal - chips plus sausage, fishcake, or pineapple fritter, plus gravy, curry sauce, peas or beans! Too much of a bargain to resist some times....
  • stu001_2
    stu001_2 Posts: 1 Newbie
    As most shops are not open when I work, I have to make my own. So, prob about £2.50-£3.00/day
  • bendy
    bendy Posts: 8 Forumite
    I've only recently started bringing lunch to work - it's saving me £10/week but the tin foil to wrap them in each day is eating into this saving.

    If only I had...

    Ice-pack lunch box chiller
    Drinks bottle
    Lock and lock containers
    Sandwich bags
    Snack jars
    A stainless steel vacuum flask
  • Sven7
    Sven7 Posts: 8 Forumite
    About £3 a day in the staff canteen. Probably about £2 if I get time to make a packed lunch.
  • tracey29
    tracey29 Posts: 275 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Probably about £1.50 to £2.00
  • mottyc64
    mottyc64 Posts: 4 Newbie
    I try and cook an extra portion or eat what is left in the fridge today it is baked beans and 2 crusts of bread. Biggest problem is finding a container to put it in and carry it to work!
  • pippitypip_2
    pippitypip_2 Posts: 1,018 Forumite
    It depends really, I spend about £1 ish when I make my own lunch and anywhere between £2 and £5 if I don't.

    I find the cheapest bought lunch I can find near my work (London) is the Pret egg and cress sandwich at £1.50 - bit boring but does the trick when I've forgotten to bring my lunch in..
    I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok - they know me here! :D
  • davecox367
    davecox367 Posts: 5 Forumite
    I spend on average £3 per day on lunch!
    Save Me!!!
    Dave Cox.
  • tomto
    tomto Posts: 2 Newbie
    I probably spend around £2 a day on lunch!! That really adds up doesn't it!!
  • TimN
    TimN Posts: 2 Newbie
    It must be around £2.50 for a butty. This new kit will encourage me to make my own...
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