Originally Posted by Varius

In the past, in most cultures, the host should completely take care of everything for their guests. Not really the case in North America today though.

However, this person just seemed to be taking it for granted and not even offering, which is where I would draw the line. Either, let the host know you are broke / low on money and see what to do, or offer what you can even if it's then refused. Or offer to make up for it some other way (dinner, activity, chores, sexual favors...)