SF
BudgetSF/ Diet
My Budget Diet
$10.75
per day
$75
per week
$323
per month
🍳
$2.05/dayBreakfast
Morning
4 eggs with guac and bread. High protein, healthy fats, simple and fast.
ItemCostSource
4 large eggs(~$0.25/egg)$1.00Costco (60ct)
Guacamole(Pre-made tubs)$0.75Costco
Bread (2 slices)(Whole wheat)$0.30Costco
🐟
$3.80/dayLunch
Midday
Wild-caught frozen salmon heated up with bread. Omega-3s, easy prep, no cooking skill needed.
ItemCostSource
Wild-caught salmon fillet(~$14/bag, 4 fillets)$3.50Costco (frozen)
Bread (2 slices)$0.30Costco
🥣
$2.70/dayDinner
Evening
Greek yogurt bowl loaded with nuts and seeds. Plus a protein smoothie.
ItemCostSource
Greek yogurt(Large tub)$1.00Costco
Cashews(Bulk bag)$0.50Costco
Walnuts(Bulk bag)$0.40Costco
Almonds(Bulk bag)$0.35Costco
Chia seeds$0.20Costco
Pumpkin seeds$0.25Costco
🥤
$2.20/dayProtein Smoothie
With dinner
Milk, protein powder, blueberries, and banana. Recovery fuel.
ItemCostSource
Milk (1 cup)$0.40Costco
Protein powder (1 scoop)(Whey or plant-based)$0.80Costco
Blueberries (1/2 cup)(Frozen is cheaper)$0.75Costco (frozen)
Banana (1)$0.25Costco
Budget Diet Tips
- -Costco membership ($65/yr) pays for itself in 2 weeks of groceries
- -Frozen salmon and frozen blueberries are just as nutritious as fresh — and way cheaper
- -Buy nuts and seeds in bulk — Costco bags last a month+
- -Meal prep Sunday: cook salmon and hard-boil eggs for the week
- -This diet hits ~130g+ protein/day without eating out
- -Total grocery bill: ~$250-300/month for one person
- -No Uber Eats, no DoorDash — that's where SF food budgets die
- -Use Walmart+ for grocery delivery ($12.95/mo) — real store prices, no markups like Amazon Fresh
🛒
Get Groceries Delivered
How I get same-day grocery delivery on a budget
I switched from Amazon Fresh to Walmart+ — same-day delivery, actual store prices, and way cheaper.
Store prices
No delivery markups
Free delivery
On orders $35+
$12.95/mo
Or $98/year
Same-day
Get groceries fast
Prices are approximate Costco SF prices as of 2025. Your costs may vary slightly.