Pactically every western society has a culture that invites consumerist tendencies, and food is no exception, obviously. Originally posted in the Gaya community by Amber, these pictures help us realize how much food an average family eats during a week, as well as the money spent in each part of the world.
I must confess that my first impression was of awe, almost disbelief, before the massive quantity of food. Then, the obvious remarks about the unnecessary goods, a mere reflection of western civilization's consumerist values.
To digest with ease...
Germany - The Melander family - Total spent in a week: US $500
North Carolina, USA - The Revis family- Total spent in a week: US $341
Italy - The Manzo family - Total spent in a week: US $214
Cuernavaca, Mexico - The Casales family - Total spent in a week: US $189
Poland - The Sobczynscy family - Total spent in a week: US $151
Cairo, Egypt - The Ahmed family - Total spent in a week: US $68
Shingkhey Village, Ecuador - The Ayme family - Total spent in a week: US $31
Bhutan - The Namgay family - Total spent in a week: US $5
Breidjing Camp, Chad - The Aboubakar family - Total spent in a week: US $1
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