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

He grabbed a few liters of vegetable oil and a crate of eggs.

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 SHOPPING 200K.txt

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

At the butcher’s stall, the reality of the "200K" limit hit hard. A single bag of rice, which used to

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.

The air was thick with the scent of dried fish and exhaust. Elias moved toward the grain section first. Just a few years ago, this amount could

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.