Notwithstanding last year’s low inflation rate, research carried out by the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) shows six out of every ten Tapatio families make only 40 percent of what they need to cover their basic living costs.
According to the UdeG, 60 percent of local families make less than 5,800 pesos a month (equivalent to three minimum wages). This is not even enough to cover the basic “canasta” (basket) of food and essential supplies for a family of four, which has risen 188 pesos in the last two months to 6,570 pesos a month.
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