Shopping — 200k.txt

By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls, his bag was surprisingly light, but his wallet was nearly empty.

The air was thick with the scent of dried fish and exhaust. Elias moved toward the grain section first. SHOPPING 200K.txt

He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs. By the time Elias reached the vegetable stalls,

A decent cut of beef was quoted at a price that made Elias laugh nervously. He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs

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

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.

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