OP the title is a bit of a fail.
Vegan and vegetarian included, but mostly animal flesh you failed to mention.
You definitely dont need to eat tortured animals to eat well.
And if you buy in bulk,your costs can be averaged out to maybe $5 or $6 a day. $4 only if live in a warm place.
Whole plant foods is the way to go. It's the key to a long life.