One week's worth of food by various cultures

          Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide

          Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07

          United States: The Revis family of North Carolina

          Food expenditure for one week: $341.98

          Japan : The Ukita family of Kodaira City

          Food expenditure for one week: 37,699 Yen or $317.25

          Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily

          Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11

          Mexico : The Casales family of Cuernavaca

          Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or

$189.09

          Poland : The Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna

          Food expenditure for one week: 582.48 Zlotys or $151.27

          Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo

          Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyp tian Pounds or

$68.53

          Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo

          Food expenditure for one week: $31.55

          Bhutan: The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village

          Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03

          Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp

          Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23