Here's what one shopper got for $96 at Woolies - how did they fare?
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With the cost of groceries skyrocketing, what can a hundred dollars get you at the supermarket?
One Aussie shopper recently took to Reddit to share their haul and people had a lot of thoughts.
The shopper took to the AusFinance thread — where Aussies can share finance-related news and tips on Reddit — and said: 'How did I go? $96.25 including 1.5kg of chicken breast/thigh and 250g salami. Few half-price items.'
The small collection of goods included taco meals, UP & GO, fresh veggies such as a carrot, cucumbers and onions, eggs, pasta, tortillas, spinach, some meats, two boxes of cereal and ice cream.
Needless to say, other Redditors were as impressed as they were curious about the shopper’s haul!
'Nice effort! How much were all those UP n GOs?' one asked. ‘You could save money by buying a flavoured protein powder and your choice of milk.'
Another said: 'A bowl of quick oats would be cheaper and possibly more nutritious than UP and GOs. Most only take about 90 seconds in the microwave with some milk, add in a touch of fruit and yay health. All in all though, nice work!'
‘Two-hundred fifty grams of salami! That’s a fair amount!’ one of the most upvoted (liked) comments said.
‘Stays fresh (for) 3 weeks usually. (Salamis are) good for a sandwich or toastie,’ the shopper responded.
Some commenters pointed out that there were other ways to get better value for money, such as shopping for fresh produce from markets instead of at the supermarket.
‘I hope this doesn't come across as judgmental because it's not meant to be,’ another user said. ‘But if you cut back on pre-packaged crap and shop for fresh produce, you'll get better value for money.’
'Supermarkets sell s**t produce at high prices…shopping from markets will get you more food and better quality for a better price. And you'll get a nice walk while you're at it.'
A couple of others also took aim at the shoppers' haul, which some felt had too few healthy options and too many unhealthy items like ice cream and soft drinks.
To their credit, the shopper said they had items like the ice cream on sale at half price which prompted them to purchase.
Perhaps to drill their point down further, they even shared their dinner to prove that they weren’t living an unhealthy diet.
‘Just for all the haters — this is my dinner tonight,’ they added, showing a Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl featuring beans, corn, and carrot and cucumber slices.
‘I (don’t) mean to suggest this was my whole diet for the week. I wanted to offer an alternative to all the “This is too expensive posts” (on the forum).’
‘I get my fruit and vegetables elsewhere. I also stock up when things I like are half-price.’
Well, all in all, it was a decent shop, especially at a time when it feels like Aussies have their backs against the wall as far as cost-of-living is concerned.
According to Canstar Blue, the average Aussie spends $104 weekly on groceries.
However, inflationary pressures have steadily hounded consumers over the past months, leading some to look down at their shopping carts in dismay at what their money can buy them.
Another recent conversation on Reddit spoke of adjustments some people have been forced to make, including cutting back on cereals, fruits, and even meat just to make ends meet.
That said, if certain assumptions hold true for 2023, Aussies might be seeing the light at the end of the consumer tunnel soon.
Industry experts expect food inflation to stabilise this year as the global supply chain continues adjusting to the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the end of La Nina, which brought immense amounts of rainfall in eastern Australia.
‘Food inflation in 2023 is likely to moderate,’ ANZ Director of Industry Insights and Agribusiness Michael Whitehead said.
‘There are some factors pushing it up and pushing it down. The ones pushing food inflation up are the domestic ones: input costs, high fuel, high fertiliser [prices] still, high labour rates particularly and high-interest rates.’
In particular, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates again following the record-high inflation rate posted for 2022. This in turn would add to consumers’ woes given a further hike in the prices of consumer goods said to follow.
‘The world’s taken a deep breath and said, “Yeah, the Ukraine issue is still there,” but there’s more certainty for where wheat will come from, and Australia’s had a great crop.’
While we’d recommend a celebratory drink, beer is also set to become expensive…
In the meantime, a lot of us could use some useful tips on how to get more out of our budgets, so be sure to check out what one consumer advocacy group shared about shopping smarter!
So, what do you think about our shopper’s $96 haul? Do you agree that they could have opted for healthier choices?
Or maybe you have any shopping tips or homemade recipes to share?
We’d love to hear from you - let us know in the comments below!
Source: YouTube/9 News Australia
One Aussie shopper recently took to Reddit to share their haul and people had a lot of thoughts.
The shopper took to the AusFinance thread — where Aussies can share finance-related news and tips on Reddit — and said: 'How did I go? $96.25 including 1.5kg of chicken breast/thigh and 250g salami. Few half-price items.'
The small collection of goods included taco meals, UP & GO, fresh veggies such as a carrot, cucumbers and onions, eggs, pasta, tortillas, spinach, some meats, two boxes of cereal and ice cream.
Needless to say, other Redditors were as impressed as they were curious about the shopper’s haul!
One shopper shared their $96 Woolies haul with Reddit and got varied reactions. Image Credit: Reddit/user professor cheese
'Nice effort! How much were all those UP n GOs?' one asked. ‘You could save money by buying a flavoured protein powder and your choice of milk.'
Another said: 'A bowl of quick oats would be cheaper and possibly more nutritious than UP and GOs. Most only take about 90 seconds in the microwave with some milk, add in a touch of fruit and yay health. All in all though, nice work!'
‘Two-hundred fifty grams of salami! That’s a fair amount!’ one of the most upvoted (liked) comments said.
‘Stays fresh (for) 3 weeks usually. (Salamis are) good for a sandwich or toastie,’ the shopper responded.
Some commenters pointed out that there were other ways to get better value for money, such as shopping for fresh produce from markets instead of at the supermarket.
‘I hope this doesn't come across as judgmental because it's not meant to be,’ another user said. ‘But if you cut back on pre-packaged crap and shop for fresh produce, you'll get better value for money.’
'Supermarkets sell s**t produce at high prices…shopping from markets will get you more food and better quality for a better price. And you'll get a nice walk while you're at it.'
A couple of others also took aim at the shoppers' haul, which some felt had too few healthy options and too many unhealthy items like ice cream and soft drinks.
To their credit, the shopper said they had items like the ice cream on sale at half price which prompted them to purchase.
The shopper eventually shared their dinner in response to commenters who felt like their grocery haul was more on the unhealthy side. Image Credit: Image Credit: Reddit/user professor cheese
Perhaps to drill their point down further, they even shared their dinner to prove that they weren’t living an unhealthy diet.
‘Just for all the haters — this is my dinner tonight,’ they added, showing a Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl featuring beans, corn, and carrot and cucumber slices.
‘I (don’t) mean to suggest this was my whole diet for the week. I wanted to offer an alternative to all the “This is too expensive posts” (on the forum).’
‘I get my fruit and vegetables elsewhere. I also stock up when things I like are half-price.’
Well, all in all, it was a decent shop, especially at a time when it feels like Aussies have their backs against the wall as far as cost-of-living is concerned.
According to Canstar Blue, the average Aussie spends $104 weekly on groceries.
However, inflationary pressures have steadily hounded consumers over the past months, leading some to look down at their shopping carts in dismay at what their money can buy them.
Another recent conversation on Reddit spoke of adjustments some people have been forced to make, including cutting back on cereals, fruits, and even meat just to make ends meet.
That said, if certain assumptions hold true for 2023, Aussies might be seeing the light at the end of the consumer tunnel soon.
Industry experts expect food inflation to stabilise this year as the global supply chain continues adjusting to the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the end of La Nina, which brought immense amounts of rainfall in eastern Australia.
‘Food inflation in 2023 is likely to moderate,’ ANZ Director of Industry Insights and Agribusiness Michael Whitehead said.
‘There are some factors pushing it up and pushing it down. The ones pushing food inflation up are the domestic ones: input costs, high fuel, high fertiliser [prices] still, high labour rates particularly and high-interest rates.’
In particular, the Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates again following the record-high inflation rate posted for 2022. This in turn would add to consumers’ woes given a further hike in the prices of consumer goods said to follow.
‘The world’s taken a deep breath and said, “Yeah, the Ukraine issue is still there,” but there’s more certainty for where wheat will come from, and Australia’s had a great crop.’
In the meantime, a lot of us could use some useful tips on how to get more out of our budgets, so be sure to check out what one consumer advocacy group shared about shopping smarter!
So, what do you think about our shopper’s $96 haul? Do you agree that they could have opted for healthier choices?
Or maybe you have any shopping tips or homemade recipes to share?
We’d love to hear from you - let us know in the comments below!
Source: YouTube/9 News Australia
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