2007-11-15 07:03:31 · 9 answers · asked by BigBlack 1 in Dining Out ➔ Fast Food
For the cost of one, fast food hamburger meal, say, around $5, I can prepare a more nutritious meal for four people. (chicken, a veggie and a salad)
Built in to the price of any fast food is the cost of the ingredients, payrol for the staff, and overhead costs of maintaining the restaurant for the entire time it is open. Add to that, whatever profit margin the owners take. (after all, the owners are NOT in buisness to feed people. They are in it for the profit)
When I cook at home, no one needs to pay me. When I am not cooking, the stove and kitchen lights are off. Any leftovers can make an additional meal for myself.
2007-11-15 07:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by Vince M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've spent as much as $10 @ a fast food/deli/take out. With that $$ I could buy enough to make 1 or maybe 2 meals @ home.
2007-11-15 16:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not seem cheaper, however it will save you a bundle in health costs later on down the road. It also tastes better and is better for you if you are cooking healthy meals and not meals laden with fat, sugar, red meats and salt.
2007-11-15 16:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For the same amount of money you can buy a larger volume of food. For example, a whole chicken for around $5 will go further than a chicken burger for the same price. Check out the Spendthrift Diva's blog (www.thespendthriftdivas.blogspot.com). They did a meeting where they made meals for the family for around $5 each. You can e-mail them for the list of meals.
2007-11-15 15:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Apple Tart 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
in the house wen u cook u save mney use ingredients in ur home fast food charges taxes On the food and cost
2007-11-15 15:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by marquise r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only are you saving money because you can get things on sale and make tons of it. Plus, it is alot healthier to make a homemade meal rather than ordering out-- once in a while its fun but try not to make it a habit! Hopefully this will help and if you need any ideas about homemade meals to make visit this website: http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Living/Main.aspx
2007-11-15 17:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by spunky8386 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cooking and eating healthly food at home insead of the fat laden fast food fare also saves you money on heath costs
2007-11-15 15:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by JimBob 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not much and you have to cook and clean which isn't fun, but the advantage is it's much healthier
2007-11-15 22:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it costs less to buy at the supermarket..
2007-11-16 00:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by Felix 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋