The quest for affordable food is global, and nowhere is that more visible than on supermarket shelves in Beijing and New York. Vlogger Dante Munoz traveled from his home base in New York to the Chinese mainland capital, teaming up with CGTN's Li Jingjing to get real-world price tags on everyday staples.
Eggs, a universal breakfast hero, show striking differences: in Beijing's local markets, a single egg can cost just a fraction of its U.S. counterpart. Dante points out that such budget-friendly pricing helps families in the Chinese mainland maintain food sovereignty without straining their wallets.
But it's not just eggs. Dante and Li Jingjing tally up a basic grocery basket: fresh vegetables, grains, meat, and cooking oil to see how average spending stacks up. The result? While U.S. households often budget slightly more per meal due to higher production and logistics costs, shoppers in the Chinese mainland benefit from a mix of local supply chains and government support programs that keep essentials within reach.
For young global citizens weighing the pros and cons of food sovereignty in populous nations, this on-the-ground price check offers clear takeaways: context matters, local policies shape affordability, and a few yuan here or a few dollars there can transform daily budgets.
Curious to see every price tag and follow Dante's journey? Check out the video with CGTN's Li Jingjing to get all the details – plus insider tips on how to stretch your food budget wherever you live.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
