Dry food.

So i plan to free feed dry food and do wet food 2x a day, but im looking for like a in between price range dry food to feed. the tiki cat is like 23$ for 2.8lbs and i just think thats crazy. i was thinking either purina healthy kitten or nulo kitten? looking to spend no more than 20 for atleast a 3lb bag. if i have to spend more that’s fine, but is it really that much of a difference? i plan to do different wet foods like tiki, nulo, and whatever else i grab at petco. i’m getting my first sphynx soon and i want to do my best for him but between vet costs insurance and all the expenses that come with getting him in the first place id rather not spend an extreme amount just on dry food. so basically suggestions for the best cost effective dry food would be appreciated! and if i have to spend 50$ for 1lb i’d do it because he’s adorable but ya know.