I'm not sure this is the case everywhere because when I see ingredients at the grocery store, they're usually more expensive than that.

Plus, when I also live with family because your budget is almost nonexistent (since the job market in cybersecurity is a nightmare and I can't seem to actually find anything, not even entry level IT), that also means I have to rely on what they do for meals, meaning I end up eating WAY more fast food than I want to eat.

It sucks in every way and I don't know a way out of it unless I happen upon a miracle and actually land a job, but things aren't looking good on that front. I keep trying but yeah, it's tough to stay positive.