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🤔💸 Is EGP 3,000 Enough For Your Household Needs? Let's Find Out!

December 02, 2024

Sabahoooo! 🌞❄️ Spotted any Christmas decorations around yet? 🎄 You know you’ve gotta snap some epic pics and tag @lovincairo on your stories! 📸 But until then... here's everything you’ve missed! Would you survive on EGP 3,000 a month for all your household needs? What’s your take on Radwa ElSherbiny’s parenting style? Tons of juicy questions left unanswered — you better dive in to get the full scoop! 👀

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🤔💸 Is EGP3000 Enough For Your Monthly Household Needs?

  • Dr. Rawda Hamza, a lecturer in Home Economics at Helwan University, caused a stir among Egyptians with her controversial statement that 3,000 EGP is enough for an Egyptian family’s food and drink for a month 😳

  • People were shocked, questioning how this could be possible when a kilogram of meat costs 400 EGP, chicken fillet is over 200 EGP, and even basic items like bread, falafel, and legumes have risen in price 🤯

  • Rent in popular areas alone exceeds 2,000 EGP, and prices for medicine and laundry detergent have also shot up, with detergent costing over 200 EGP and not lasting a month 💰

  • During her appearance on the “L’allahum Yafqahon” program on dmc channel, Dr. Hamza explained how she would allocate the 3,000 EGP: 435 EGP for pantry essentials 🥫, 115 EGP for cleaning supplies 🧼🧻, 700 EGP for supermarket shopping 🛒, 1,100 EGP for meat, poultry, and fish 🐟, and 650 EGP for vegetables and fruits 🍎🍌

  • These remarks triggered a wave of criticism from thinkers and social media users alike 🤔

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  • Amr Diab’s concert in Dubai was a total nostalgia trip 🛤️✨ and a sight to behold! The artist also took the time to pay tribute to the late composer Mohamed Rahim, who helped create his viral hit “W Ghalawtek”

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  • The holidays are almost here, and we all know what that means—time to fill up that wish list with all the things that’ll make us feel cozy, stylish, and totally on trend! Whether you’re treating yourself or hinting at what’s really on your mind, here’s the ultimate Gen Z Christmas wish list, packed with everything you’ll want to unwrap this season. 🎁✨

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    1. Jelly Blush: 😜🍓 We get it—this looks more like a cute treat than makeup, but resist the urge to snack! Jelly blush is the perfect way to add a fresh, dewy glow to your cheeks. Bonus: It’s fun to apply and gives you that “lit from within” glow.

    1. Warm Vanilla Perfume: 🍦 If you want to smell like the best kind of holiday vibes—like freshly baked cookies and warm hugs—this is the scent you need. Nothing says cozy like vanilla, and this fragrance will have you feeling all sorts of festive without being overpowering

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    1. Ugg Dupes: 🥾 Let’s be honest, Uggs are iconic, but these dupes will give you the same cozy, warm vibes—without the price tag

    1. Sweat Suits: 🥹 The ultimate lazy-day essential. Sweat suits take the hassle out of outfit planning because who doesn’t love a matching set that feels like you’re living in pajamas?

    1. A Cozy Onesie: 🦄 Embrace your inner child (or adulting with no regrets!) by rocking a cozy onesie this Christmas. Whether it’s a cute animal print or a simple, snuggly fleece, these are the perfect excuse to binge-watch your fave shows in full comfort

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