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The cost of eating healthy in the Dominican Republic

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A recent analysis in the Dominican Republic examines the monthly food expenditure for a low-income household consisting of a mother and three children. The study tracks the cost of purchasing a basket of staple goods, including bread, chocolate, plantains, cheese, eggs, rice, beans, spaghetti, chicken, and cornmeal.

Calculations indicate that providing these basic food items for the family requires a monthly budget of approximately 12,000 pesos. The report highlights the financial challenges faced by low-income families in maintaining their nutritional needs within the current economic climate.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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