How to survive in an expensive city

How does one survive in an expensive city…

I have a few ideas

1. Never shop without a shopping list…if you go into a mall without a list. ..you wil buy more than you orginally expected. .. (thats why the give you large shopping carts)…always plan your spending in advance

2. Be energy efficient. ..energy saving light bulbs and solar powered water heaters save a lot of money….

3. Eat in…eating out in an expensive city. ..is well… expensive.

Pack lunch (and breakfast)

4. Practice preventive help…falling sick is a drain on cash flow. ….any sum spent on malaria nets or water purifier is a saving on medical bills.

5. Earn more…an expensive city has richer residents….earn money off them…sell them food, transportation or a service

6. What ideas do you have. ….share please

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