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Sinar Daily
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sinar Daily
Man saves RM840,000 by spending just RM5 on food daily
His extreme frugality stems from a traumatic childhood experience. Since graduating six years ago, he has kept his monthly food expenses below 500 yuan (RM340), eating only home-cooked meals. - Photo illustrated by Sinar BEIJING – A 29-year-old man in China has captured widespread attention after successfully saving 1.3 million yuan (approximately RM840,000) over six years by spending less than 7.50 yuan (around RM5) on food each day. The man, known on social media as 'Little Grass Drifting North', works as a livestream host at an internet company in Beijing and also manages a media business. According to a report by Jiupai News, his extreme frugality stems from a traumatic childhood experience. His mother fell seriously ill and the family had to borrow over 100,000 yuan (RM65,000) for medical expenses. 'I realised the value of money when my family couldn't afford my mother's treatment. Since then, I've been determined to save so I won't have to rely on anyone in an emergency,' he said. Since graduating six years ago, he has maintained his monthly food expenses below 500 yuan (RM340), eating only home-cooked meals. His highest monthly cost is rent, at about 2,500 yuan (RM1,625), which is significantly more than his food budget. He also revealed that he has hardly taken any holidays in the past six years, not even during Chinese New Year. 'It's not that I'm stingy. I've joined company trips to Universal Studios and Sanya, but I didn't feel excited. I just don't have a strong desire for fun,' he said. However, he admitted that this lifestyle has affected his health, as he has started experiencing issues with cholesterol and blood circulation. Now, he is more inclined to invest in his own health and that of his parents. His latest goal is to save 2 million yuan to buy a house and a car so his parents can live comfortably and travel. 'I want to buy a house and a car with my own money so my parents can live well. Only then will I think about getting married and starting a family,' he added. He said that saving and careful planning have given him confidence about the future. His story has gone viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions. Some praise his determination, while others question whether living under such pressure just to save money is truly worthwhile. More Like This
South China Morning Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Thrifty Chinese man spends under US$1 per meal, saving US$180,000 in 6 years to buy flat
A 29-year-old Chinese man has stunned many online with his extreme frugality, revealing that he spends only a few yuan (under US$1) per meal, and this habit has enabled him to save 1.3 million yuan (US$180,000) in just six years. Known online as 'Little Grass Drifting North,' he is a live-stream host at a major internet company in Beijing and manages a self-media business. His exact earnings remain undisclosed. Recently, he disclosed that he has limited his monthly food expenses to under 500 yuan (US$70), which has contributed to his impressive savings since graduating from university six years ago. His largest monthly expense is rent, around 2,500 yuan, while all his meals are home-cooked, costing just a few yuan each and averaging less than 500 yuan per month. By limiting his monthly food budget to under 500 yuan (US$70) and opting for simple home-cooked meals, he has significantly boosted his savings since graduating from university six years ago. Photo: Shutterstock His extreme frugality is rooted in a traumatic childhood experience. When he was in Primary Five, his mother fell seriously ill, forcing the family to borrow over 100,000 yuan for her treatment.
