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I spent only $2 a day on food for a month — here are the 9 foods I bought to get the most for my money

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If you're spending $2 a day on food, you have to shop strategically.

I did just that in January, on the "Elon Musk Challenge," spending a little under $62 on food over the course of the 31-day month.

I did all of my shopping at the famously affordable Trader Joe's. Yes, I've heard that Aldi is cheaper, and I probably could have found better deals at a local market, but Trader Joe's is conveniently located in my neighborhood and I know the lay of the land.

I purchased only nine items during the month-long challenge, which I ate repeatedly. I'm sure there are plenty of other cheap products out there, but these were my staples:

Oats

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Cost: $3.99

Cost per serving: $0.20

Bananas

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Cost: $0.19

Cost per serving: $0.19

Peanut Butter

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Cost: $2.49

Cost per serving: $0.18

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