Food for thought

We all know how much money we spend on food each week, but what about families in other countries, particularly those less fortunate than us? This photo essay, taken from the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats, shows an interesting (and startling) comparison.

Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide - 2 adults, 2 teenagers Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07

United States: The Revis family of North Carolina - 2 adults, 2 teenagers Food expenditure for one week: $341.98

Japan: The Ukita family of Kodaira City - 2 adults, 2 teenagers Food expenditure for one week: 37,699 Yen or $317.2

Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily - 2 adults, 3 kids Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.11 Mexico: The Casales family of Cuernavaca - 2 adults, 3 kids Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09

Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo - 7 adults, 5 kids

Food expendit ure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53

Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo - 4 adults, 5 teenagers

Food expenditure for one week: $31.55

Bhutan: The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village - 7 adults, 6 kids

Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03

Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp - 3 adults, 3 kids

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