The “three thousand pounds” story is causing controversy in Egypt

The story began when Ravda Hamza, professor of home economics at the University, spoke Helwan Media related to the possibility of covering the needs of the family in Egypt In the amount of 3 thousand pounds.

Ravda told Egyptian media that she was surprised by the attack on her, especially since it is not a price-fixing body, but seeks to provide solutions and advice to every Egyptian family, and that her discussion was limited to food and drink without mentioning other expenses. .

Ravda emphasized her position and that the prices she mentioned were those of the Egyptian markets, adding: “I don’t want a ‘trend’ and I want to see someone who says that the prices I mentioned are wrong.”

She stated that a kilogram of meat in Egypt is enough for a family of 4 people for a week, which makes the need for four kilograms of meat a month.

She added: “A kilogram of meat can be divided into 12 pieces, and any butcher can do that.”

She pointed out that the goal of this visualization is to point out the challenges that citizens face in connection with the rise in prices and work to ensure the needs of households from monthly supplies.

Ravda believed that her statements were misunderstood, because with this amount she did not want to cover all the needs of the house without other life requirements, but meant food and drink.

She pointed out that there is what is known as emotional consumption, which makes us buy things we do not need, indicating that it is better to focus on the basics of life according to the needs of the family, noting that a family that knows what it spends is better able to control its budget.

What the economic expert said sparked controversy on social media between supporters of what she said and those who see it as some kind of exaggeration, but there is agreement on the importance of controlling spending to meet the needs of the family without buying what you may not need.