He pivoted to "brown beans" and a few pieces of stockfish, traditional staples that were fast becoming luxuries. The Final Tally
He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs. SHOPPING 200K.txt
By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls, his bag was surprisingly light, but his wallet was nearly empty. He pivoted to "brown beans" and a few
A single bag of rice, which used to be a standard purchase, now ate up nearly half his budget. A single bag of rice, which used to
He reached for a small tin of coffee but put it back. The math didn't add up anymore. 📉 The Aftermath
Elias returned home and spread his purchases on the kitchen table. The "200K" haul looked like a single week’s worth of survival rations for a small family. There were no treats, no new clothes, and no "extra" change.