I'm curious if there's any reliable data out there that explores this topic - going out for lunch, or buying groceries for bagged lunches. Which economically makes more sense and which saves more for the single individual, barring a *significant* price increase. "Going out" is defined as restaurants that serve acceptable food quality like Quiznos. "Bagged lunches" focus more on organic food premiums that supersede your generic and gmo-based foods. Also take into account that most grocery food probably won't be eaten in entirety before expiration due to the single individual.
Pros of going out: better tastes and hot food
Cons of going out: premium for gas, car insurance, potential price hikes of health insurance long term
Pros of bagged lunches: depending on quality of food a potential savings over going out, stability of insurance premiums both on car and health
Cons of bagged lunches: bland food, dealing with the office through lunch
Pros of going out: better tastes and hot food
Cons of going out: premium for gas, car insurance, potential price hikes of health insurance long term
Pros of bagged lunches: depending on quality of food a potential savings over going out, stability of insurance premiums both on car and health
Cons of bagged lunches: bland food, dealing with the office through lunch