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It's not hard too eat so that it only costs ~5$ a day depending on your situation. Most simple meals like a sandwich or some pasta can be made for ~1$ and a little more effort. Where I live in Philly a little ad hoc produce stand sets up right down the street regularly with very cheap produce. 5$ would buy lettuce, some apples, carrots, potatoes, etc - enough for a couple days. I can go to the Italian market and get cheap rolls and meat. The Amish and Mennonites have markets around. There are grocery stores where I can get bags of beans, rice, and other staples very cheap.

The problem is if you're in a situation where it's like you get 5$ at the beginning of each day, you can't buy in bulk and save. Likewise if you live in a "food desert" it's harder to shop.