Some people argue that the street food saves time, while others considered that saved time is not worth money, spending on it. One positive ascpect is that is gives you more free time, but on the other hand it is pretty expensive. I think that the benefit of fast food exceed the demerit.
On the one side, some people like to cook at home. From a budget point of view, it is not so expensive: a lot of food by an acceptable price. Buying ingredients in bulk and preparing meals in advance can reduce expenses. For families or individuals with a limited budget, this is a far more economical choice. You need to spend more time to cook it, but this food can be eaten for a long time. However, if people eat street food occasionally it will not harm their budget.
On the other side, fast food is practical for people, who has a lack of time to prepare homemade food. For example, office workers or students can grab any street food with a significant variety for approximately 5 minutes and go to their activities without long pauses. If people eat fast food in the middle of the workday, it will not be expensive. Additionally, one of the main features of street food is its taste. Many people would choose this type of food.
In conclusion, street food gives more free time and It is tasty, but it is expensive, however it will be budget-friendly if people will eat it occasionally.