How much have prices gone up? Alarming grocery haul photo circulating online
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As the cost of living continues to increase, many Australians are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.
In fact, things have gotten so bad that a recent photo of an average grocery haul has made the rounds on social media, sparking a wave of outrage among users.
The photo, which was first posted on Reddit, showed several everyday items, including peanut butter, cheese, bacon, chicken nuggets, nappies, and a selection of fruits and vegetables.
While the picture appeared to be a normal grocery haul, many were shocked when the user revealed the amount of money they paid for the items.
'This cost me $170. Yes, there are some non-essentials, but geez…' the user wrote.
Thousands of users reacted to the post, with many discussing the impact that soaring grocery prices are having on their day-to-day lives.
Many Aussies admitted that they felt the same pinch during their weekly grocery shopping, with people describing how their bills amounted to hundreds of dollars.
'I feel this today,' wrote one person.
'I bought my groceries online and the total cost came to $160. I decided to go through my order and remove any items I didn't really need… There were none. It was just a coincidence that I needed batteries, pet food, and laundry powder all at the same time.'
Others were equally disturbed by the cost of living crisis that Australians are currently facing, pointing out that record inflation and rising interest rates have made it nearly impossible for people to spend money on luxuries.
'Families must really be struggling right now if single people like me are also feeling the pinch,' one user noted in the comments.
Another chimed in: 'I can't imagine trying to stretch my wage to include everything kids need.'
'When they say the middle class is dead, this is how it died. One overpriced afternoon after another until we all don't have money to spend and collapse the world economy.'
One user even brought up how the rising cost of living has affected how we socialise with each other.
'We only go out like once a month because everything is expensive,' they shared.
'We don't have as much spending cash because groceries and utilities have gone up, and the cash we do have doesn't go as far because restaurants and venues have gone up. My most recent raise "kept up" with inflation on paper but in practice, it definitely hasn't.'
Others shared how much their recent shopping trips cost them.
One person recalled: 'I spent $110 yesterday and that was with $15 cashback and 15 per cent discount.'
'The only thing I bought was super basic and did not have any meat, premade/frozen meals, vegetables, bananas, bread, milk, rice, cheese, vegetables, and a little toilet paper. These essentials will last one person about a week and the total cost was over $100.'
Another shared: 'My grocery bills have definitely increased; it doesn’t help that my family never seems to be happy with what I buy and insist on swapping things for things they feel are better quality.'
The ABS recently reported that the inflation rate has slowed down, with the latest data indicating that the cost of goods and services rose by 6.9 per cent in the year to October, compared with the previous month's 7.3 per cent.
The most significant contributors to the CPI in October were new homes (20.4 per cent), petrol (11.8 per cent), and fresh produce (9.4 per cent).
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices saw a significant drop in October, with the annual increase in prices easing from 9.6 per cent in September to 8.9 per cent.
So, while you may still find yourself struggling to make ends meet, it looks like things could be worse. Now we just need things to go back to normal so that the rest of the country (and our wallets) can catch a break too.
What are your thoughts on this? Better yet, have you also noticed that you're paying more for fewer items while grocery shopping these days? Share your stories with us in the comments below
In fact, things have gotten so bad that a recent photo of an average grocery haul has made the rounds on social media, sparking a wave of outrage among users.
The photo, which was first posted on Reddit, showed several everyday items, including peanut butter, cheese, bacon, chicken nuggets, nappies, and a selection of fruits and vegetables.
While the picture appeared to be a normal grocery haul, many were shocked when the user revealed the amount of money they paid for the items.
'This cost me $170. Yes, there are some non-essentials, but geez…' the user wrote.
What you can buy in Australia in 2022 for $170. Credit: Reddit.
Thousands of users reacted to the post, with many discussing the impact that soaring grocery prices are having on their day-to-day lives.
Many Aussies admitted that they felt the same pinch during their weekly grocery shopping, with people describing how their bills amounted to hundreds of dollars.
'I feel this today,' wrote one person.
'I bought my groceries online and the total cost came to $160. I decided to go through my order and remove any items I didn't really need… There were none. It was just a coincidence that I needed batteries, pet food, and laundry powder all at the same time.'
Others were equally disturbed by the cost of living crisis that Australians are currently facing, pointing out that record inflation and rising interest rates have made it nearly impossible for people to spend money on luxuries.
'Families must really be struggling right now if single people like me are also feeling the pinch,' one user noted in the comments.
Another chimed in: 'I can't imagine trying to stretch my wage to include everything kids need.'
'When they say the middle class is dead, this is how it died. One overpriced afternoon after another until we all don't have money to spend and collapse the world economy.'
One user even brought up how the rising cost of living has affected how we socialise with each other.
'We only go out like once a month because everything is expensive,' they shared.
'We don't have as much spending cash because groceries and utilities have gone up, and the cash we do have doesn't go as far because restaurants and venues have gone up. My most recent raise "kept up" with inflation on paper but in practice, it definitely hasn't.'
Others shared how much their recent shopping trips cost them.
One person recalled: 'I spent $110 yesterday and that was with $15 cashback and 15 per cent discount.'
'The only thing I bought was super basic and did not have any meat, premade/frozen meals, vegetables, bananas, bread, milk, rice, cheese, vegetables, and a little toilet paper. These essentials will last one person about a week and the total cost was over $100.'
Another shared: 'My grocery bills have definitely increased; it doesn’t help that my family never seems to be happy with what I buy and insist on swapping things for things they feel are better quality.'
The ABS recently reported that the inflation rate has slowed down, with the latest data indicating that the cost of goods and services rose by 6.9 per cent in the year to October, compared with the previous month's 7.3 per cent.
The most significant contributors to the CPI in October were new homes (20.4 per cent), petrol (11.8 per cent), and fresh produce (9.4 per cent).
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices saw a significant drop in October, with the annual increase in prices easing from 9.6 per cent in September to 8.9 per cent.
So, while you may still find yourself struggling to make ends meet, it looks like things could be worse. Now we just need things to go back to normal so that the rest of the country (and our wallets) can catch a break too.
What are your thoughts on this? Better yet, have you also noticed that you're paying more for fewer items while grocery shopping these days? Share your stories with us in the comments below
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