Word for “someone who makes a little go a long way” [duplicate]
frugal TFD adj.
- Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources.
As in:
Known for his frugality, he did a remarkable job given few resources.
Resourceful
American Heritage via thefreedictionary
Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.
A person can still be resourceful even if they lack material resources.
Somebody who makes a lot out of little is thrifty:
[Merriam-Webster]
1 : given to or marked by economy and good management
// if you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively