It's been 30 years since the cost of food ate up this much of your income, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

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(CNN)– It’s been 30 years since the cost of food ate up this much of your income, according to the U.S.Labor Department. American consumers are now spending 11.3% of their disposable income on food. According to the latest USDA data available, that hasn’t happened since President George H.W. Bush was in office. Eating continues to cost more whether it’s in resultants, take-out or at home. Prices at dining establishments jumped more than 5% last …

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The set of 63 essential items in the food basket cost 238.49 euros this week.

Conjunto dos 63 bens essenciais da cesta de alimentos custava esta semana 238,49 euros.

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Americans are now spending 11.3% of their disposable income on food. That hasn't happened since President George H.W. Bush was in office.Prices at dining establishments jumped more than 5% last month compared to January.Economists believe food prices are not likely to stabilize soon.

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