What Other Cultures Eat For a Week

Oct 15, 2009 Published under Anthropology, Global, Health

Interesting…

Japan : The  Ukita family of Kodaira City
Food expenditure for one week: 37,699 Yen or  $317.25
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Italy: The Manzo  family of Sicily
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or  $260.11
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Germany: The  Melander family of Bargteheide
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39  Euros or $500.07
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United States:  The Revis family of North Carolina
Food expenditure for one week:  $341.98
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Mexico: The  Casales family of Cuernavaca
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78  Mexican Pesos or $189.09
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Poland: The  Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna
Food expenditure for one week:  582.48 Zlotys or $151.27
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Egypt: The Ahmed  family of Cairo
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyp tian Pounds or  $68.53
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Ecuador: The  Ayme family of Tingo
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55
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Bhutan: The  Namgay family of Shingkhey Village
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93  ngultrum or $5.03
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Chad:  The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp
Food expenditure for one week: 685  CFA Francs or $1.23
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Source: unknown – an email from a friend

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  1. Maya Norton said:

    Hi Daniel,

    I recognize these photos. From what website did you source them?

    ~ Maya

    The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy & Innovation

  2. Daniel said:

    Maya,
    It was forwarded in an email from a friend.

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