Thanks for the clarification. One thing I really want to do is make a post entitled "Setting the bar on food costs"....basically looking at the cost of staple ingredients to decide if something is worth cooking at home or buying prepared. I would just love getting prices of basic staples from around the world and #MarketFriday seems like just the community to do it. To me staples would be :
- Carb/Starch (ie. Flour, Rice, Potato)
- Oil (ie. canola oil, olive oil, margerine)
- Milk and Eggs (or equivalent based on area)
- Dried Beans (type determined by area)
- Meat (Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish)
If you ever want to make that the topic of the week I'd be happy to chip in some HBD.
And totally understand if that is not what #MarketFriday is all about
I agree it is a brilliant idea, one that I have not even touched as a group hug as many don't get around like we do and must use a tuktuk, jeepney, or walk. There may or may not be money available. I just try to make it easier by not pressuring for particular things.
To be honest, some don't even read my post so when I do put something in there for the next week, they don't even know.
Many people in Asia don't cook at home. It has been proven time and again that it is cheaper to eat out than at home. I didn't believe it until it was proven.
I am not complaining about the HBD. It is fun for me to give it because it is not competed for.
You are actually wrong about it not being what #MarketFriday is about. It is so multifaceted, it has turned into a cultural affair. Food costs? #MarketFriday for sure. Eating at home/out? So very #MarketFriday! I can make almost anything into a #MrketFriday post.
I can post it, however, no contest would be involved.
Thanks for the reply. As you mentioned many of the users here have limited means. One of the posts that drew me to #MarketFriday was a mom budgeting her P2000 ($20USD) for weekly groceries. One thing I'd love to do...if you can think of a good way to do it.... is give two random members $10HBD and a challenge to bring home the best deals. A fun shopping challenge if you will.
Again, if its not a #marketfriday thing I'll try to bring it to #frugal not stingy....
But I'm so green at getting into blogger mindset I despair that I will never be a blogger.
Thanks for listening though.
I know who you speak of. She always does a great job. It is the same what can you buy for $10 that I do, but giving the money to them. It is a fun challengecand is always well recieved.
I had one user comment on the Actifit board that he can get a healthy dinner of Rice and Lumpia for P10 (about 20 cents USD). I would love to see what he brought home for $10.
Just for fun this is a picture of my haul today for about $4 HBD. It didn't make the cut for tomorrow's post but still.... 😊
Not bad. :) Thats possible. The Philippines is insanely cheap, as is Thailand. Surprisingly, Nigeria is higher than here on many things.
I hear Venezuela is also on the expensive side. Philippines is hit or miss depending where you live and what stores you go to....then again, I think that goes for everywhere :)