I've been driving solo for five weeks now and during that time I developed a routine when it comes to meals.
I bought a 40cubic inch 12 volt cooler at Walmart and I fill it with; preserves, deli meat, cheese, yogurt, juice, jar of pickles, pre-made salads, mayo, mustard, and I did buy energy drinks, but I'm tired of having to piss every hour after I drink one. So now I'm trying out coconut water.
For dry storage stuff; Almond butter, apples, bananas, almonds, tuna, crackers, avacodos, and snappea crisps.
Some stuff will last two weeks easy, but most stuff I have to buy weekly and I end up dropping approximately $120 a week. The juice and salads cost the most amount of money.
I'll still splurge and eat out once a week as a reward to myself, but anymore than that and my budget mindset is nagging the hell out of me.
Shower points take care of my showers. So I end up spending maybe $20 a day over the course of six days. I can make up to $900 in a week and no less than $500. So $20 a day is nothing really.
I could see how not having a routine could cost me an additional $40 a day. That or be hungry most of the day.
Do some OTR truckers really spend $60 a day?
Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Aarrons, Aug 4, 2015.
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Bringing this thread back from the dead after 2+ yrs for current cost of living updates.
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Is it still possible to get by for under $20 / day if you pack your own food in a cooler? -
I don’t see why not
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I eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Oatmeal (raw) with milk every day. Hard boiled eggs that I cook in a rice cooker/steamer. Sometimes some low salt nuts. Lots of water. Little bit of black coffee.Dan.S and Phenomenal Thank this. -
I could eat for less than $20 but I get an hour out of my check every day for lunch when I'm local so I make sure I stop. And I don't go OTR frequently enough to warrant keeping a fridge in my truck. I did just buy a bunch of snacks and I thought I'd gone overboard but it only worked out to about $35. And I've been nibbling on that stuff for over a week now.
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I probably spend 20 dollars a day. I usually once a week buy a pound of turkey and some bread and some fruits along with water and milk and i’m good. For Dinner I’ll usually have grilled chicken. Flr breakfast toast and eggs. I live pretty cheap and eat healthy. I’m glad i’m not 300 pounds.
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