A region's overall cost of living benefits greatly from less grocery expenses, especially for low-income households where food accounts for a significant share of income.
This can also help reduce food insecurity in cities where income growth lags behind inflation by increasing the accessibility of necessities for vulnerable groups.
With that said, here are the African cities with the lowest grocery index according to Numbeo.
The Numbeo grocery index estimates grocery prices in a city relative to New York City.
Top 10 African cities with the cheapest groceries mid-2024..
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