Americans blah blah blah...
there are very poor countries where even the 2-3-5 cents are actually money that one can do something in their life, like buy something to eat.
Your cranky/jealous/hater stereotyping/generalizing about North Americans ignores the reasons *WHY* we have come to enjoy such supremely comfortable lifestyles. Pro tip: 1st world status is earned, not handed out like free candy at a pinata party. Hint: Culture is a form of technology.
Please support your assertion that 2-5 cents will buy something to eat.
Where in the world can you buy a snack for 5 cents? AFAIK not even Thailand/Cambodia/Nepal/India have such cheap food. IIRC 35 cents is about the lowest you can go for a meal's worth of calories.
If you know better, share the specifics and I'll update Numbeo accordingly.