Buying lunch, as we know, is a waste of money.
Currently, the average price for lunch in Melbourne (Australia) is $14. Imagine if you buy it 5 times a week. That’s 48 weeks x 5 days x $14 = $3,360 a year. You could either invest or spend it for holiday.
If we want to live frugally (read “Why Should We Live Frugally?“), we should always make and bring our own lunch.
Below are 10 healthy lunch ideas under $5 per serve.
Spaghetti Bolognese Pie
See full recipe here.
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Garlic Butter Chicken with Mushrooms
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5 Minute No Oven – No Yeast Pizza
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Aussie Sandwich
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Macaroni Mince
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One Pot Vegetarian Meals
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Lentil Potato Stew
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Vegan Three Bean Salad
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Tuna Rice and Spinach Salad
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew
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