Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Flipboard 0 “Let’s do lunch!” It sounds like a great idea when you’re on the job and want a break from the grind, but eating out consistently could cost you more than $3,000 per year. The average worker starts their days off with a coffee purchase, which typically costs more than $3.50 per day. Lunchtime costs are more than double, and the dollars add up extremely quickly. If you bring your lunch, you could potentially reduce your daytime food expenditures up to 80%. And you could save your waistline, too. 17% of workers report getting fast food at least once per week to cut down on food costs, and these foods are filled with preservatives and processing chemicals. If you want something fresh, you’ll have to make it yourself. A few groups specifically have to watch their lunchtime costs — the average male worker spends $20 more on lunch per week than the average woman, coming in at just under $50. And younger workers are more likely to buy fancier, more expensive coffee drinks. These can sometimes cost more than $5 for a single beverage. And commuters should take note, too. While the typical worker believes they spend more money commuting than eating, they’re almost always wrong. Average commuting costs hover at $1500 per year, while food costs are double that. The next time your boss asks you if you’d rather be reimbursed for food or gas, go with your actual gut — choose food! Brownbagging is a great and often more healthy solution that could trim the fat from your body, while adding it to your wallet. Source: CreditScore.net Twitter Tweet Facebook Share Email This article was written for Business 2 Community by Kane Pepi.Learn how to publish your content on B2C Author: Kane Pepi Kane Pepi is an experienced financial and cryptocurrency writer with over 2,000+ published articles, guides, and market insights in the public domain. Expert niche subjects include asset valuation and analysis, portfolio management, and the prevention of financial crime. Kane is particularly skilled in explaining complex financial topics in a user-friendly … View full profile ›More by this author:VoIP Basics: Everything Beginners Should Know!Bitcoin Investment, Trading & Mining: The Ultimate Guide for BeginnersIs This a Better Way to Set Your 2020 Goals and Resolutions?