How to Live Comfortably on $100 a Month2

When your bank account proudly boasts a solid $100, and you’re determined to live like a rock star, I’ve got the secret formula for you. No, it doesn’t involve winning the lottery or robbing a bank. It’s all about strategy, self-belief, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.

1. Food: Culinary Minimalism

Why dine out when you can master the art of pasta degustation? Here’s your gourmet menu:

• Pasta (preferably on sale – "five packs for a dollar").
• Sauce made from ketchup and water.
• Tea brewed three times (the fourth is just water with a memory of past glory).

Sure, it sounds sarcastic, but after a month of such culinary adventures, you’ll be a certified expert in "budget gastronomy."

2. Housing: Maximum Mobility

Ask yourself: do you really need an entire apartment? Embrace the lifestyle of “friends on rotation.” Each night, crash at a different friend’s place. The golden rule: always bring a small bag of “goodies” (those trusty pasta packs) to avoid being too much of a burden.

When friends run out, the nightclub option awaits. Pay the entrance fee, dance until you drop, then collapse into a chair, pretending you’re just too exhausted from all the fun.

3. Entertainment: Where the Rest of the Money Goes

Movies? Theater? Who needs them! Your entertainment options include:

• City trolleybus tours (pay once and let your imagination run wild).
• Reading shop signs and critiquing their design (surprisingly fun if you have a vivid imagination).
• Free events: openings, closings, supermarket wine tastings (the classy life on a dime).

The Grand Finale: Wealth in Your Soul

Living on $100 isn’t just survival—it’s an art form. You learn to find joy in the little things: the last flavorful drops of tea, the smile of a stranger as you try to sell them your leftover pasta for cash, and the trolleybus that always seems to arrive just when you need it. 

Remember, comfort is a state of mind, not a balance in your bank account. If you’re going to challenge poverty, do it with humor. Because without it, even $100 won’t save you.