I bought a pair of shoes for work for £85. Tey're just starting to wear out now, but still servicabloe (just) after 3 and a bit years. That sort of quality I can live with paying for. If something has to last, like shoes or a computers.. things like that that you use everyday, then yeah, quality first. Food and things - fresh is usually cheaper anyway, and better for you. We've managed to get a weekly shop down to under £20, which leaves us a few quid to get quality meat from the butcher.