Food in Europe tastes much better. I'm not even talking prepared dishes. Basic stuff like fruits/vegetables and bread is much better quality. You pay normal prices for stuff that's sold in the...
If I had to do my old commute, with current gas prices I'd have to spend like $100/week on gas minimum (but probably more). That's like $5k/year.
$10 lunch each day, that's another like $2,500....
You don't even need a bread maker. Just knead every 30 min 3 times then cold ferment for 12-24 hours. Just flour, salt, water, and yeast. Bake at 500F for 20-30 min depending on how big your loaf is...