• thrawn@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I feel like I’m about to reveal a ton of disconnect but, how cheap would it need to be to be affordable on a 30k salary? I’m not trying to be an ass, I genuinely don’t know.

    I checked the menu of an Applebee’s near me. You can get two meals for less than $36, including tip. This is at a very high cost of living area (South Bay Area). That’s like $18 if you’re splitting it. I don’t go to Applebee’s a lot, is that actually much more than it used to be or unaffordable in today’s 30k?

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      11 months ago

      Well, it’s anecdotal, but when I was earning <$30k a year, I wouldn’t go to a restaurant if I couldn’t get a good meal for less than $10, pre tip. I think I went to Applebee’s once, when they had an unlimited wing deal for ~$13, and that was a way to eat for two days in one meal.

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      11 months ago

      That’s better than I was assuming tbh.

      I’d say on 30k, you’re foolish to spend more than 30 a head on a night out, and those nights need to be like once a month tops.

      So I guess it’s more doable than I assumed.