Being Eaten Alive

 Doesn't it feel like it. The costs are insane. I have never seen things so expensive. Now I am staying with family until I can find a place of my own to rent and they requested a food list. So I thought I would ask AI for a little help. Here's what it said

 Let's compile the menu and estimate the pricing for a week's worth of groceries using Canadian prices:

**Breakfast:**

Banana Bread:

- Ingredients: Eggs, bananas, honey, whole wheat flour (if available)

- Estimated cost: 

  - 1 dozen eggs: $3.00

  - 2 pounds of bananas: $1.00

  - Honey (approx. 1/4 cup): $1.00

  - Whole wheat flour (optional): $3.00 (for a large bag)

- Total estimated cost for banana bread ingredients: $7.00

**Lunch:**

Soup:

- Ingredients: Onions, garlic, carrots, celery, diced ham, spices, broth (chicken or vegetable)

- Estimated cost: 

  - Onions (1 pound): $1.00

  - Garlic (1 bulb): $0.50

  - Carrots, celery (combined): $2.00

  - Diced ham (1 pound): $5.00

  - Spices: $3.00

  - Broth (approx. 2 cartons): $4.00

- Total estimated cost for soup ingredients: $15.50

**Snacks:**

- Cheese slices: $3.00 (I only eat real cheese not processed, not sure what this is referring to)

- Berries (2 pints): $6.00

- Bananas (2 pounds): $1.00

- Total estimated cost for snacks: $10.00

**Dinner (on nights you need to cook):**

- Pasta with Tomato Sauce:

  - Ingredients: Pasta, canned tomatoes, garlic, onions, spices

  - Estimated cost: $10.00

- Baked Salmon:

  - Ingredients: Salmon fillets, garlic, butter, spices, vegetables (for side)

  - Estimated cost: 

    - Salmon fillets (approx. 4): $15.00

    - Butter (1 pound): $5.00

    - Vegetables: $5.00

  - Total estimated cost for baked salmon ingredients: $25.00

**Other Ideas:**

- Canned Tuna Salad:

  - Ingredients: Canned tuna, onions, celery, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, bread or crackers

  - Estimated cost: $10.00

- Omelette:

  - Ingredients: Eggs, cheese, onions, garlic, vegetables

  - Estimated cost: $10.00

Adding up the estimated costs for each meal:

- Breakfast (banana bread): $7.00

- Lunch (soup): $15.50

- Snacks: $10.00

- Dinner (pasta and salmon): $35.00

- Other ideas (tuna salad and omelette): $20.00

Total estimated cost for a week's worth of groceries: $87.50

These are rough estimates and actual prices may vary based on factors like location, brand, and current market prices. Adjustments can be made based on personal preferences and budget constraints.

Yikes and that's not including dinners, Thankfully my family grows a bunch of stuff so it helps cut costs. 

Check this out. Remember I told you it was getting expensive in Mexico and our dollar is doing very poor and the peso getting very strong. Look at this. Food is very expensive. Similar in price compared to here. Very interesting but sad. 

I can provide estimates in pesos based on the current exchange rate, but please note that prices can vary depending on where you shop and other factors. Here are the estimates converted to pesos:

- 1 dozen eggs: $60 - $120 pesos

- 2 pounds of bananas: $20 - $40 pesos

- Honey (approx. 1/4 cup): $20 - $40 pesos

- Whole wheat flour (optional): $60 - $120 pesos

- Onions (1 pound): $20 - $40 pesos

- Garlic (1 bulb): $10 - $20 pesos

- Carrots, celery (combined): $40 - $80 pesos

- Diced ham (1 pound): $100 - $200 pesos

- Spices: $60 - $120 pesos

- Broth (approx. 2 cartons): $80 - $160 pesos

- Cheese slices (real cheese): $60 - $120 pesos (depending on type and quantity)

- Berries (2 pints): $160 - $320 pesos

- Pasta: $40 - $80 pesos

- Canned tomatoes: $20 - $40 pesos

- Salmon fillets (approx. 4): $300 - $600 pesos

- Butter (1 pound): $100 - $200 pesos

- Vegetables: $100 - $200 pesos

- Canned tuna: $60 - $120 pesos

- Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt: $40 - $80 pesos

- Bread or crackers: $40 - $80 pesos

Total estimated cost for a week's worth of groceries in Oaxaca, Mexico:

Minimum: Approximately $1000 - $2000 pesos

Maximum: Approximately $2000 - $4000 pesos

These are rough estimates and actual prices may vary. It's a good idea to check local prices at markets or grocery stores for more accurate costs.

Let's compare the estimated costs of groceries for a week's worth of meals in Canada to those in Mexico:

**Canada (estimated costs in CAD):**

- Minimum: $87.50 CAD

- Maximum: $87.50 CAD

**Mexico (estimated costs in pesos):**

- Minimum: Approximately $1000 - $2000 pesos

- Maximum: Approximately $2000 - $4000 pesos

Now, let's convert the Mexican prices to Canadian dollars for comparison:

Minimum:

- $1000 pesos = approximately $65 CAD

- $2000 pesos = approximately $130 CAD

Maximum:

- $2000 pesos = approximately $130 CAD

- $4000 pesos = approximately $260 CAD

Comparing the minimum and maximum costs in Canada and Mexico:

**Minimum:**

- Canada: $87.50 CAD

- Mexico: $65 - $130 CAD

**Maximum:**

- Canada: $87.50 CAD

- Mexico: $130 - $260 CAD

In general, it appears that the estimated costs for groceries in Canada and Mexico for a week's worth of meals are relatively comparable, with the potential for slightly lower costs in Mexico depending on factors such as local prices and exchange rates. However, these are rough estimates and actual costs may vary.

June 1 2024 4:31 pst

87.00 Canadian Dollars =

1,084.9004 Mexican Pesos

1 CAD = 12.4701 MXN

1 MXN = 0.0801917 CAD