Families all over the World are more similar than we might think. The poorest still get many children, but most families have about two children. Sometimes families take care of their elderly relatives as well as their children.

Perhe

Algeria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Egypti

Etelä-Afrikka

Etiopia

Ghana

Kamerun

Kenia

Keski-Afrikan Tasavalta

Kongon Demokraattinen Tasavalta

Liberia

Malawi

Nigeria

Norsunluurannikko

Ruanda

Somalia

Tansania

Togo

Tunisia

Zimbabwe

Africa

Afganistan

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Etelä-Korea

Filippiinit

Indonesia

Intia

Iran

Japani

Jordania

Kambodza

Kazakstan

Kiina

Kirgisia

Libanon

Mongolia

Myanmar

Nepal

Pakistan

Palestiina

Papua-Uusi-Guinea

Sri Lanka

Thaimaa

Vietnam

Asia

Alankomaat

Albania

Belgia

Bosnia ja Hertsegovina

Bulgaria

Englanti

Espanja

Italia

Itävalta

Latvia

Liettua

Malta

Ranska

Romania

Ruotsi

Serbia

Sveitsi

Tanska

Tšekin Tasavalta

Turkki

Ukraina

Venäjä

Europe

Argentiina

Bermuda

Bolivia

Brasilia

Costa Rica

Guatemala

Haiti

Kanada

Kolumbia

Meksiko

Peru

Yhdysvallat

The Americas

Ruoan maustaminen kokatessa

Herätyskello

Alkoholijuomat

Puhelimeen vastaaminen

Rannekello

Nojatuoli

Takapiha

Kylpyhuoneen ovi

The poorest families, particularly in rural areas, practice open defecation or use shallow pit latrines. Families with a higher income, especially in cities, have more access to improved sanitation facilities. Many middle income homes use ventilated outhouses with deep pits, protecting food and water sources from contamination. The richest families use integrated squat or seating toilets with a flush or septic tank to safely separate human excreta from human contact.

Kylpyhuone

Makuuhuone

Materials, positioning and style of beds change across income levels. The poorest make do with natural fibres and unclean surfaces, while homes with more money sleep on raised platforms with purpose-made bedding for comfort. The richest homes often have more or less the same style mattresses, duvets and pillows, suggesting that there is globalized version of a comfortable night’s sleep.

Sänky

Polkupyörä

Vene

Families living on a very low income sometimes have poor literacy skills and often do not keep many books. Middle income families often have a big collection of children’s picture books and textbooks, which boosts children’s literacy rates. The richest families often borrow books from the library or buy novels to read for pleasure and so have a whole shelving unit allocated for books.

Kirjat

Kulho

Hiusten harjaaminen

Hampaiden harjaaminen

Auton avaimet

Veden kantaminen

Auto

Katto

Kanat

Lapsen huone

Ruoan pilkkominen

Siivousvälineet

Lattioiden siivous

Sulkea etuovi

The poorest homes cannot afford computers or internet connections. Those with a higher income often have an affordable laptop or desktop connected to the internet through a cable. They might also use a smartphone connected to 3G data.  The richest homes often have high-tech computers complete with printing equipment and broadband internet.

Tietokone

Ruoanlaitto

Kattilat

Perheen ruoanlaitto on enemmän riippuvainen taloudellisesta tasosta kuin maantieteellisestä alueesta. Köyhimmissä perheissä on yleensä yksi tai kaksi puulusikkaa, metallisia tarjoilulusikoita tai teräviä veitsiä. Varakkaammissa perheissä on enemmän materiaaleja joista valita, kuten värikkäät ja lämmönkestävät muovit ja ruostumaton teräs. Rikkaimmilla perheillä on tarkoitukseen tehtyjä astioita erilaisten ruoanlaittovälineiden näyttämiseen ja järjestämiseen.

Ruoanlaittovälineet

Cups are functional and hold liquids that we drink, but also have a social use. The poorest around the world have just a small selection for drinking both hot and cold drinks. Those with a bit more money have special ceramic cups for hot and glass or metal cups for cold drinks. The richest families have diverse shapes, colours and materials on display in their kitchen cupboards or shelves.

Kupit

Ruokailuvälineet

Vaipat

Illallisvieraat

Apuväline

The poorest families use rags made out of natural fibres or sometimes grit to wash plates. They do not tend to have manufactured materials or washing liquid. Those with more money use scrubbing brushes made of metal or plastic. The richest families use specially designed and colourful instruments to scrub plates clean. They have purpose made sinks or dishwasher machines.

Tiskiharja

The poorest homes dry their small selection of metal or plastic dishes in a bowl or on the floor. Homes with a high income have a larger selection made out of different materials and leave dishes to dry in a purpose made drying space with bars allowing water to drain through. The richest homes sometimes have dishwashers.

Astiateline

Astianpesuaine

Tiskikone

Tiskata

Sosiaalisen juoman juominen

Vedenjuonti

Kuivaus

Astioiden kuivaaminen

Korvakorut

Syöminen

Arkikengät

Perhepotretti

Suosikki kodinkoriste

Lempiesine keittiössä

Ensiapu

Those with the lowest income, especially in rural areas, make do with dirt or sand flooring which is hard to keep clean. Those with a higher income tend to have a tiled or plastic lino floor that is cheap to install and easy to maintain. The richest homes invest in ceramic or stone tiles and wooden floorboards to suit their preference.

Lattia

Pakastin

Etuovi

Kotiavain

Hedelmäpuu

Fruit consumption is important to prevent chronic disease. Low income families can afford to eat only locally grown fruit when in season. Those with more money can also choose their preferred fruit from markets and shops. The richest can eat fruit imported from all over the world and store it in special fruit bowls or in their fridge.

Hedelmät

puutarha

Families living in rural poor communities often have to walk to water sources, and might lack clean drinking water. Middle income families tend to have improved water sources from taps which they might share with other families. They also tend to have a septic tank or filtering mechanism ensuring the water is clean. The richest homes have taps with reliable drinking water integrated into kitchens and bathrooms.

Vedensaanti

Silmälasit

Vuohet

Viljat

Vierassänky

Hiusharja

Käytävä

Hand washing after using the toilet is important for every family’s health. To do this, the poorest families collect water from wells or communal taps in plastic buckets or metal pots. Those with more money install an outdoor tap which can be used for hand washing. The richest have sinks with hot and cold taps installed inside their home which is easily accessible from the toilet.

Käsien pesu

Kämmenselkä

Käden sulkeminen

Vaatteiden ripustaminen kuivumaan

Kotitalo

Talon yleiskatsaus

Kuinka rakkainta esinettä käytetään

Instrumentti

Takit

Jewelry can be a life-saving insurance policy because it can be quickly exchanged for cash in a medical emergency. The poorest cannot afford any jewelry of value. For those with a higher income, jewelry is made from different materials like glass beads, gold and silver and is worn for pleasure. The richest often have jewelry boxes in their homes where they store many colorful necklaces, rings and earrings.

Korut

Lasten sänky

Lapset leikkimässä sisällä

Lapset leikkimässä ulkona

Keittiö

Viimeisin ostettu huonekalu

At night, the poorest homes have no light or any reliable light source, restricting how productive the family can be. Low to middle income homes use bare light bulbs to illuminate the home. The richest have diverse and personalised lighting in each room of their home, with sophisticated light dimmers and light shades.

Valon lähde

Valonlähde olohuoneessa

Yöllä köyhimmissä kodeissa ei ole valoa eikä luotettavaa valonlähdettä, mikä rajoittaa perheen tuottavuutta. Matalan- ja keskitulon kodeissa käytetään paljaita hehkulamppuja valaisemaan koti. Rikkaimmilla on monipuolinen ja yksilöllinen valaistus kodin jokaisessa huoneessa, johon kuuluu hienostuneita valonhimmentimiä ja varjostimia.

Valonlähde keittiössä

Valonlähde sängyn vieressä, lukuvalo

Radion kuunteleminen

Olohuone

The poorest families do not have locks and tend to make do with flimsy fibers to tie their doors shut. Middle income families often use cheap but effective padlocks on door frames to secure their homes. Finally, the richest use sophisticated integrated locks.

Etuoven lukitus

Meikit

For the poorest, meat is a rare luxury and is consumed once every two to three months. Those with a higher income eat meat more regularly and keep it in fridges and freezers at home. They have also access to meat in food markets and shops. The richest families usually buy meat packaged and processed by food manufacturers.

Liha

The variety and quality of medication that a family has available is dependent on income and the family’s local healthcare system. For the poorest, medication is devastatingly expensive so they have just a small supply. Those with a higher income have a variety, but the amount they can afford is dependent on state subsidies. The richest families keep many painkillers, preventative medicines and vitamin pills in cupboards or on shelves.

Lääkkeet

Kuukautissuojat

Hyttyssuoja

Rakastetuin esine

Playing is important for early childhood development. The poorest families are not able to buy manufactured toys. Instead, children play with discarded objects in and outside the home. Wealthier families all over the world buy and make toys for their children, like footballs, wooden animals and teddy bears. The richest children also play with high-tech electronic games.

Rakastetuin lelu

Moottoripyörä

Musiikkitarvikkeet