No, it's really not. You just don't realize how "fat" the fat cats are. Go visit Tiburon or Woodside and you'll know what I mean.

2k/month on food.

I spend 400/month and I don't hold back, avoid processed and junk foods.

Whatever they're doing is extravagant and not based on real science if what they say is to avoid processed food.

I should also mention, we dont eat out / order in food. our budget is probably not much higher than most once you factor in the restaurant/takeout/food delivery budget.