Mukomuko Regency Residents' Expenditure on Ketupat Sayur: Rp2,220.29 per Capita per Week

In Mukomuko Regency in 2023, per capita weekly expenditure on *lontong/ketupat sayur* (rice cake with vegetable stew) was Rp2,220.29. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year's figure of Rp2,044.27 per capita per week.

Per capita expenditure is the total cost of consumption for all household members over a month, divided by the number of household members. This expenditure can be categorized into two parts: food and non-food.

Expenditure on food is calculated weekly, while non-food expenditure is calculated monthly and for the preceding 12 months. Both food and non-food consumption are then converted into average monthly expenditure. The average per capita consumption/expenditure figures presented in BPS publications are derived by dividing the total consumption of all households (both consuming food and not) by the total population.

The five largest expenditure items for food and beverages in Mukomuko Regency, ranked from highest to lowest weekly per capita spending, are: boiled noodles (Rp3,404.55), crackers/chips (Rp2,891.02), coconut milk-based dishes (Rp2,851.78), tempeh (Rp2,661.36), and the lowest, alcoholic beverages (Rp23.12).

According to Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) publications, the average per capita expenditure in Mukomuko Regency reached Rp1.65 million per capita per month in March 2023. This represents a 31.37% increase compared to March 2022, which was Rp1.26 million per capita per month.

Based on region, the highest per capita expenditure on *lontong/ketupat sayur* was in Pariaman City, and the lowest was in Buru Selatan Regency. Mukomuko Regency ranked 82nd in terms of expenditure on *lontong/ketupat sayur*. The national average per capita weekly expenditure on *lontong/ketupat sayur* is Rp250.

The following are the 10 regencies/cities with the highest per capita expenditure on *lontong/ketupat sayur*:

* Pariaman City: Rp12,040
* Padang Pariaman Regency: Rp10,210
* Padang City: Rp8,378.8
* Padang Panjang City: Rp7,111.46
* Pekanbaru City: Rp6,694.38
* Tebing Tinggi City: Rp6,561.96
* Payakumbuh City: Rp6,420.01
* Solok Regency: Rp6,341.3
* Solok City: Rp6,326.04
* Medan City: Rp6,236.74