Sure, but if hyper-inflation results in that USD 500 buying me a loaf of bread each month, I think 'better off than before' is kindof irrelevant. There have to

Sure, but if hyper-inflation results in that USD 500 buying me a loaf of bread each month, I think 'better off than before' is kindof irrelevant. There have to be tangible benefits to the recipient over and above, say income from finding pennies in the street...