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View our work on COVID-19 vaccinationsCost of a healthy diet as a percentage of the global poverty line, 2017
The cost of a healthy diet is the lowest-cost set of foods available that would meet requirements in dietary guidelines from governments and public health agencies.
This is given as a percentage of $1.20, which is equal to 63% of the $1.90 international poverty line. Those at the lowest incomes spend an average of 63% of their
income on food.
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