Food is a bad example, since we all have to buy food anyway. All you’re doing is quibbling over which foods you’ll buy.
Better to use an example like a new car or TV (assuming they’re upgrade purchases and not necessary replacements.)
In the context that we’re talking about here, the main issue is how these factors affect discretionary spending, not spending on necessities.
Run your examples back, inserting “new TV” in place of eggs or beef or whatever, and then the answers will more cleanly lead to the understanding you’re looking for.
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u/Terpcheeserosin 8h ago
2$ for a dozen eggs is great
I'll buy them at that price every week, if it's 3 dollars, every other week
If it drops down to 1$? Egg salad sandwiches everyday