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A decent cut of beef was quoted at a price that made Elias laugh nervously.

He reached for a small tin of coffee but put it back. The math didn't add up anymore. 📉 The Aftermath

A single bag of rice, which used to be a standard purchase, now ate up nearly half his budget. SHOPPING 200K.txt

He hesitated, watching a mother nearby haggle over the price of a single egg. He settled for a smaller bag of local rice to save room for proteins. The Protein Pivot

He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs. A decent cut of beef was quoted at

Elias stood at the entrance of the central market, clutching a leather bag containing 200,000 in crisp notes. Just a few years ago, this amount could have stocked a pantry for a season, or perhaps even served as a down payment on a small plot of land. Today, it was simply "the grocery budget." The Market Entrance

In this new economy, 200,000 wasn't a fortune; it was just enough to keep the door closed against hunger for a little while longer. 📉 The Aftermath A single bag of rice,

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.