I just added the value of the drops (from drop tables).
Gems from rare taluses are worth about 520 rupees on average
Silver lynel parts are worth 700 rupees. If you cook them in 5 ingredient recipies you can essentially double the value. (Not to mention the arrows bows and shields)
Honestly i just maxed out barbarian qrmor and the of the deapths sets. for heat cold etc ill leave the armors weak. I can explore fine with weak armor. If i find a boss i can switch to barbarian armor and eat food for resist.
I might max out rubber armor though.