Rural consumption rises higher than urban, allowing the inequality to dip during Aug 2023-July 2024

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Consumption inequality decreased in both rural and urban areas during August 2023-July 2024 compared to the previous year, with Gini coefficients dropping in both regions. The survey showed a rise in average monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE). Non-food items constituted the largest share of household expenditures.

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Rural consumption rises higher than urban, allowing the inequality to dip during Aug 2023-July 2024

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