I used to be able to get five 5lb optimum whey jugs for $100.00, but that place raised it to $130.00. Vitamin World basic whey is $17.00 here on discount day (which is free to join). Thats 80 or 84 servings, 5lb jug. I go through one, sometimes two jugs a week, even spending $5.00 more per jug would break me.
Needsize is right, gear costs way less than powders, etc.