I Made 21 Meals for $75 in Vancouver (Budget Challenge)

Trying to survive grocery prices in Vancouver? I got you. In this video, I challenge myself to make 21 meals for under $75 CAD—covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the whole week. This is perfect for students, international students, or anyone trying to save money without sacrificing good food. I’ll walk you through everything—from grocery shopping to meal prep—and show you how I turn simple ingredients into nutritious, delicious meals like breakfast burritos, bibimbap, Vietnamese pork & shrimp stir-fry, and Hainanese chicken rice. As a former international student (Vietnam → Singapore → Canada), I know how overwhelming it can be to adjust to a new country while managing your finances. To me, budgeting isn’t about restriction—it’s about being intentional. This is how I keep my food costs low while still enjoying what I eat. 💡 Disclaimer: The $75 budget does not include pantry staples like rice, sauces, and basic seasonings that I already have at home. If you’re trying to eat well on a budget, this series is for you. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:07 Grocery Shopping 03:47 Washing & Prepping Meal Prep Sections: 05:38 / 08:28 / 13:50 – Breakfast Burritos 05:53 / 07:35 / 11:46 / 14:42 – Hainanese Chicken Rice 06:19 / 07:51 / 09:03 – Bibimbap 10:04 – Pork & Shrimp Stir-fry 🍱 Meals included: 6 Breakfast Burritos 5 Bibimbap 5 Vietnamese Pork & Shrimp Stir-fry 5 Hainanese Chicken Rice