Water
Contrary to what many people might think, water does not come cheap. At least not bottled water which is between 240 and 10,000 times more expensive than tap water. That being said, if you really can’t live without bottled water, at least buy store brands that are a bit cheaper than brands such as Evian, Acqua Panna or Badoit.
But if you really want to save money (loads of it actually), stick to tap water, which is the epitome of generic. And if you’re worried that tap water is not safe to drink, just know that around one-quarter or more of bottled water comes from a tap, according to the National Resources Defense Council. More than that, “it’s important to note that the federal government does not require bottled water to be safer than tap. In fact, just the opposite is true in many cases. Tap water in most big cities must be disinfected, filtered to remove pathogens, and tested for cryptosporidium and giardia viruses. Bottled water does not have to be.” Need we say more?
