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 "index": "Price of a Plate 2026",
 "publisher": "whatwherevacay.com",
 "compiled": "2026-09-02",
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
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   "local_price": 45.0,
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   "source": "https://www.cairotourism.org/cairo-food-guide/",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Traditional shop bowl, midpoint of 30-65 EGP; counter/takeaway",
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   "iso": "TH",
   "dish": "Pad thai",
   "currency": "THB",
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   "source": "https://offpaththailand.com/bangkok-street-food-prices-2026/",
   "date": "2026-01-01",
   "note": "Bangkok street stall midpoint of 50-60 THB local price; tourist zones 80-120",
   "usd_price": 1.65,
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  },
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   "iso": "ID",
   "dish": "Nasi goreng",
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   "iso": "VN",
   "dish": "Pho bo",
   "currency": "VND",
   "local_price": 50000.0,
   "method": "sourced",
   "source": "https://vietnamspot.ru/en/blog/hanoi-prices",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Hanoi standard bowl, midpoint 30k-60k VND; street/shophouse",
   "usd_price": 1.92,
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  },
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   "iso": "NP",
   "dish": "Dal bhat",
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; local bhojanalaya",
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   "country": "Ethiopia",
   "iso": "ET",
   "dish": "Injera with doro wat",
   "currency": "ETB",
   "local_price": 320.0,
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   "source": "",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Addis Ababa local restaurant; no verified 2026 source found",
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  },
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   "country": "India",
   "iso": "IN",
   "dish": "Chicken biryani",
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   "minutes_to_earn": 49.9,
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  },
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   "country": "Lebanon",
   "iso": "LB",
   "dish": "Shawarma sandwich plate",
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   "local_price": 250000.0,
   "method": "estimate",
   "source": "",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Beirut casual; no verified 2026 source found",
   "usd_price": 2.79,
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   "minutes_to_earn": 69.2,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 89500,
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  },
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   "country": "Sri Lanka",
   "iso": "LK",
   "dish": "Kottu roti",
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   "local_price": 937.57,
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   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; street/casual",
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   "minutes_to_earn": 137.1,
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "China",
   "iso": "CN",
   "dish": "Xiaolongbao (basket)",
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   "local_price": 20.08,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; Shanghai; local shop",
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   "minutes_to_earn": 29.0,
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Malaysia",
   "iso": "MY",
   "dish": "Nasi lemak",
   "currency": "MYR",
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   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; hawker stall",
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Philippines",
   "iso": "PH",
   "dish": "Chicken adobo (with rice)",
   "currency": "PHP",
   "local_price": 249.39,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; carinderia",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
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   "iso": "MA",
   "dish": "Tagine",
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   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; local restaurant",
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Nigeria",
   "iso": "NG",
   "dish": "Jollof rice",
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   "local_price": 5916.0,
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   "source": "https://www.sbmintel.com/2026/07/the-sbm-jollof-index-q2-2026-rebasing-redefining-and-the-weathers-toll-on-the-pot/",
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "note": "DERIVED: SBM Jollof Index national pot N29,578 (Jun 2026) divided by 5 servings; home-cooked cost, not restaurant",
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   "salary_method": "estimate",
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   "salary_source": ""
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   "iso": "JP",
   "dish": "Shoyu ramen",
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   "source": "https://whatmakesjapansmile.com/en/articles/the-ramen-map/",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "National average standard shoyu ramen across 81 cities; counter shop",
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Jordan",
   "iso": "JO",
   "dish": "Hummus + falafel plate",
   "currency": "JOD",
   "local_price": 4.0,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; local restaurant",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 76.1,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.709,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Cuba",
   "iso": "CU",
   "dish": "Ropa vieja",
   "currency": "CUP",
   "local_price": 144.0,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; paladar; tourist pricing in USD",
   "usd_price": 6.0,
   "net_salary_usd_month": 35.51,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 1757.2,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 24,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Uzbekistan",
   "iso": "UZ",
   "dish": "Plov",
   "currency": "UZS",
   "local_price": 72437.62,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; oshxona",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 113.9,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 11816.9044,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Brazil",
   "iso": "BR",
   "dish": "Feijoada",
   "currency": "BRL",
   "local_price": 33.13,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; botequim / prato feito",
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   "fx_rate_per_usd": 5.176,
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "iso": "SA",
   "dish": "Kabsa",
   "currency": "SAR",
   "local_price": 24.94,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
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   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "South Korea",
   "iso": "KR",
   "dish": "Bibimbap",
   "currency": "KRW",
   "local_price": 10028.57,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
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   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; casual restaurant",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Bosnia And Herzegovina",
   "iso": "BA",
   "dish": "Cevapi (10 pieces)",
   "currency": "BAM",
   "local_price": 12.99,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; cevabdzinica",
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   "fx_rate_per_usd": 1.6869,
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Colombia",
   "iso": "CO",
   "dish": "Arepas (plate)",
   "currency": "COP",
   "local_price": 24864.41,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; casual/street",
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Italy",
   "iso": "IT",
   "dish": "Pizza margherita",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 7.04,
   "method": "sourced",
   "source": "https://www.fipe.it/2026/01/16/losservatorio-socio-economico-della-pizza-napoletana-presenta-lindice-pizza-napoletana-margherita-e-offre-un-quadro-del-comparto/",
   "date": "2026-01-16",
   "note": "FIPE/Osservatorio Pizza Napoletana national average; sit-down pizzeria",
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   "net_salary_usd_month": 1955.89,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 43.4,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Hong Kong (China)",
   "iso": "HK",
   "dish": "Dim sum (3 baskets)",
   "currency": "HKD",
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   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; teahouse",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 27.9,
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Chile",
   "iso": "CL",
   "dish": "Empanadas (2)",
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   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; bakery/casual",
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   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Ukraine",
   "iso": "UA",
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   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; canteen/cafe",
   "usd_price": 8.99,
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Turkey",
   "iso": "TR",
   "dish": "Doner kebab plate",
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   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; lokanta",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 88.0,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 48.2844,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "United Arab Emirates",
   "iso": "AE",
   "dish": "Machboos",
   "currency": "AED",
   "local_price": 35.0,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; local restaurant",
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   "net_salary_usd_month": 2803.61,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 35.4,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 3.6725,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Georgia",
   "iso": "GE",
   "dish": "Khachapuri adjaruli",
   "currency": "GEL",
   "local_price": 27.08,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
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   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; casual restaurant",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 191.4,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 2.6194,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Canada",
   "iso": "CA",
   "dish": "Poutine",
   "currency": "CAD",
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   "source": "https://ca.pricelisto.com/menu-prices/poutineville-ca",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Poutinerie menu average; sit-down. Casual diners often CAD 10-15",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 35.8,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 1.3891,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Poland",
   "iso": "PL",
   "dish": "Pierogi (plate)",
   "currency": "PLN",
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   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; milk bar / casual",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
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   "fx_rate_per_usd": 3.7374,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Russia",
   "iso": "RU",
   "dish": "Pelmeni",
   "currency": "RUB",
   "local_price": 949.52,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; stolovaya/cafe",
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   "net_salary_usd_month": 792.92,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 143.5,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 86.7935,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Costa Rica",
   "iso": "CR",
   "dish": "Gallo pinto (casado)",
   "currency": "CRC",
   "local_price": 4983.83,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
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   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; soda",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 105.7,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 452.6639,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "South Africa",
   "iso": "ZA",
   "dish": "Bunny chow",
   "currency": "ZAR",
   "local_price": 179.81,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; takeaway",
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   "net_salary_usd_month": 1540.86,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 75.1,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 16.1553,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Mexico",
   "iso": "MX",
   "dish": "Tacos al pastor (plate of 4-5)",
   "currency": "MXN",
   "local_price": 199.8,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; taqueria; street tacos far cheaper",
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   "net_salary_usd_month": 825.04,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 148.2,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 16.9899,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Hungary",
   "iso": "HU",
   "dish": "Goulash",
   "currency": "HUF",
   "local_price": 3985.64,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; etterem sit-down",
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Peru",
   "iso": "PE",
   "dish": "Ceviche",
   "currency": "PEN",
   "local_price": 45.0,
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   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Midpoint of S/35-60 neighbourhood cevicheria plate, Lima; sit-down",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 241.8,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 3.3637,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Portugal",
   "iso": "PT",
   "dish": "Bifana + pastel de nata",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 11.99,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
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   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; tasca/counter",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 107.4,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Argentina",
   "iso": "AR",
   "dish": "Asado plate (bife + sides)",
   "currency": "ARS",
   "local_price": 21798.45,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; parrilla; dish often above proxy",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 195.4,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 1512.7304,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "New Zealand",
   "iso": "NZ",
   "dish": "Fish and chips",
   "currency": "NZD",
   "local_price": 24.77,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; takeaway",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 51.9,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 1.6964,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Sweden",
   "iso": "SE",
   "dish": "Kottbullar (meatballs)",
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   "local_price": 142.1,
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   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
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   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; lunch restaurant",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 49.0,
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "United Kingdom",
   "iso": "GB",
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   "note": "UK average portion cod & chips; chip-shop takeaway (ONS fish supper GBP 11.17)",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 47.5,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.7394,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Spain",
   "iso": "ES",
   "dish": "Paella (individual portion)",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 14.98,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; sit-down restaurant",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 88.7,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Germany",
   "iso": "DE",
   "dish": "Currywurst mit Pommes",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 14.98,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; imbiss/casual",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 53.6,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Greece",
   "iso": "GR",
   "dish": "Souvlaki plate",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 14.98,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; taverna; pita gyros far cheaper",
   "usd_price": 17.37,
   "net_salary_usd_month": 1163.52,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 155.2,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "France",
   "iso": "FR",
   "dish": "Steak-frites",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 14.98,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; brasserie; dish often above proxy",
   "usd_price": 17.37,
   "net_salary_usd_month": 2821.68,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 64.0,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Australia",
   "iso": "AU",
   "dish": "Meat pie + sides",
   "currency": "AUD",
   "local_price": 24.97,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; bakery/pub",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 45.7,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 1.3992,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Austria",
   "iso": "AT",
   "dish": "Wiener schnitzel",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 15.98,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; gasthaus; dish often above proxy",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 62.1,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "United States",
   "iso": "US",
   "dish": "Cheeseburger + fries",
   "currency": "USD",
   "local_price": 20.0,
   "method": "sourced",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo inexpensive-restaurant meal = typical diner burger plate; Big Mac Jan-2026 US benchmark USD 6.12 for reference",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 48.2,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 1,
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Belgium",
   "iso": "BE",
   "dish": "Moules-frites",
   "currency": "EUR",
   "local_price": 19.98,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; brasserie; dish often above proxy",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
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   "fx_rate_per_usd": 0.8625,
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   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
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   "country": "Denmark",
   "iso": "DK",
   "dish": "Smorrebrod (2 pieces)",
   "currency": "DKK",
   "local_price": 149.85,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; lunch cafe",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 57.2,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 6.4479,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Norway",
   "iso": "NO",
   "dish": "Burger / kjottkaker plate",
   "currency": "NOK",
   "local_price": 219.79,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; casual",
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   "net_salary_usd_month": 4224.67,
   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 58.0,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 9.3289,
   "fx_date": "2026-09-02",
   "salary_source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=105"
  },
  {
   "country": "Israel",
   "iso": "IL",
   "dish": "Falafel plate",
   "currency": "ILS",
   "local_price": 80.1,
   "method": "numbeo-proxy",
   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; casual stand",
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   "salary_method": "numbeo",
   "minutes_to_earn": 73.4,
   "fx_rate_per_usd": 3.0282,
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   "dish": "Rosti / cheese fondue",
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   "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/prices_by_country.jsp?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=1",
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "note": "Numbeo 'meal, inexpensive restaurant' used as proxy; restaurant; fondue often above proxy",
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  }
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}