My A used to buy $3.75 bottle of Nicolai vodka, here in Pa. Might be less in TX. But that is the alcoholic/hobo type standard b/c of affordability and it is compact/pocket sized. He used to carry it in his jeans back pocket. Yuck!. I know the exact amount, LOL...because he would search the couch coushions, etc. I never bought for him.
There is definitely stuff to buy for cheap. Beer, too.
minibar bottles are around $3ish .
He is drinking.