Question

Despite less calories requiredments why do urban areas has a higher poverty line

Answer 1

less labour less calories require.
urban have more inflation/facility then they require more earning.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Despite less calorie requirements urban areas have a higher poverty line. This is because living in urban areas requires a lot of money. All the basic necessities are much more expensive than in rural areas.