Cook at Least One Meal a Day While Traveling

The Problem

Eating every meal at restaurants abroad costs $60-100/day. Your food budget exceeds your hotel budget.

The Hack

Visit a local grocery store and prepare breakfast and/or lunch at your accommodation. Save restaurant budget for one nice dinner experience.

Why It Works

Restaurants charge 3-5x markup on food. A grocery-store breakfast and packed lunch cost $5-10 total vs $30-50 at restaurants. This frees $20-40/day for one quality dinner experience.

Pro Tips

• Airbnbs with kitchens make this easy
• Even hotels: yogurt, fruit, and bread from a grocery store
• Local markets and grocery stores are cultural experiences themselves
• One nice dinner > three mediocre restaurant meals