I didn't live anywhere near an Asian market until I moved to Norway and lived in an actual city over 100k people: never when I was broke. I only lived one place

I didn't live anywhere near an Asian market until I moved to Norway and lived in an actual city over 100k people: never when I was broke. I only lived one place with busses, honestly, and a few places without cab service. One of the places with cab service wasn't reliable enough to get one to work. When I was truly broke, dollar stores were the only constant because I could either walk to one or get a ride occasionally. As far as online goes: This does require you have access to a few things: Minimally, internet and online payment forms. I personally gave up hot water for internet at one time because it meant I was able to have some entertainment - but I know not everyone does this. (Handwashing clothing was interesting). Payment is becoming slightly more common since more employers force folks to have cards. There is also waiting time and shipping costs since I couldn't usually afford enough to have free shipping. Yes, sure, you want some cooking method. Unfortunately, one of the downsides to poverty is having unstable utilities since you don't always have money to pay them. Sometimes, you have inadequate cooking devices. You can eat that can of beans, but you might be warming it up in the can. You might not have a stove at all, just a microwave. You might have a hot plate that doesn't have the strength of a stove burner, so all of your food takes longer because it takes too long for water to boil - or that might because your house is 55 degrees inside. Hopefully, you don't work two part time jobs. Poverty is insidious, and unfortunately, you haven't set your boundaries low enough to account for many people's situation. The point that you talk about is a step up - I'm still happy I can take advantage of some of the things.