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Reading. It's always nice to stumble into a new book while browsing around the store. I generally go for science fiction or fantasy but really just go for what interests you.
Mechanical design and 3D printing. I'm mechanical engineer so it goes well with the hobby. I often end up making simple tools for things needed around the house. Making glow in the dark tooth brush stands that fit neatly in a sink nook, coat hangers, and replacement parts for knobs that break can help save you a little money (if you ignore the obvious cost of the 3D printer and filament).
Building Gundam model kits is also quite entertaining. I'm getting close to finishing all the models I want though so it might be a waning interest.
Archery is one of my latest interests. It can be rather cheap in the long run because every piece of equipment is reusable with proper care. It also overlaps neatly with my 3D printing hobby as I make quivers and vambraces to save a little more cash.
Lastly is video gaming. I go on just about any platform and even pirate but lately I've been buying DS/3DS cartridges because there's something fun about the ritual of inserting a cartridge to original hardware to start a game. It makes it like you're invested in the title you have unlike scrolling around a library list and launching it from there.