"In reality it depends on what you order, how you shop and whether you're actually using your fridge for food and not just beverages and expired condiments. Groceries can save you money - but only if you use what you buy and know how to turn raw ingredients into real meals. Restaurants can be efficient if you're choosing well, stretching your portions or just accepting that you're paying for peace of mind and a clean kitchen."
"In these areas, it could be cheaper to eat out than to shop for the ingredients that you want. Even Malibu, California, could be considered a food desert after the fires took out half of the houses and businesses. All the citizens left to live there have to drive to the next neighborhood of Santa Monica to find a supermarket to shop at."
Rising grocery prices have prompted comparisons between cooking at home and eating out. A significant share of consumers report spending less on restaurants and shopping groceries more often, citing better value. Savings from groceries depend on using purchases effectively, converting raw ingredients into meals, and avoiding waste. Eating out can be cost-effective when portions are stretched, choices are economical, or when paying for convenience is valued. Geographic constraints such as food deserts, plus travel time, vehicle wear, gas, and delivery or transport costs, can shift the balance toward dining out for some households.
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