Today, we’re in Bhutan with the Namgay family of Shingkhey Village. They spend about $5 on food a week—for 13 PEOPLE!

This is unimaginable for most of us. What on earth could you buy with thirty cents—which is how much this family spends per person for a full week? You can’t even get a taco for that much money.

Look at how much food the Namgays have for the week. Would this be enough to feed your family? Do you think it’s enough to feed their whole family of thirteen?

Imagine your family with this much food. How much would you have to ration? Would you have to share an orange for breakfast? Could you do that?

All of their food is from fresh sources, and there is no “fast food” in sight—how does this compare with your own family, or the previous families we’ve looked at?

As with every family, we’d like for you to answer this question: Have they spent too much—too little—or just enough, and why?

Do you even think this is enough food to survive on?

Let us know what you think in the blog comments, and be prepared for the most shocking numbers of all on Monday.

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