[starbugstk]

That's not his point

He is saying that it's better to work and live better because you have the money than to scrimp and look all over the place everywhere in the world for cheapo food because you have no money.

A dollar earned is better than 30 cents saved when the former is spending time earning money while the latter is also spending time just to scavenger wor.

From an English teacher who can't even string up a paragraph with proper sentences wants to kaypo what others said.
He spent so much time going round the camel's balls only wanted to say this below ▼

It's wiser to spend a little bit more on better quality food instead of spending too much time searching for cheaper food only to save a pittance
With your current salary and CPF balance affordability shouldn't be a problem