What does a grocery basket worth $100 look like these days? Aussie man's grocery bill shocks the internet
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What does a grocery basket worth $100 look like these days?
One man has taken to Reddit to share what his weekly shop of almost $100 looks like given that cost of living in the country is soaring.
In his post, the man shared a photo of a "near-empty shopping trolley" along with the caption: "This was $84.90 without the milk (that wouldn't scan)."
The man shared a photo of his “almost $100” grocery haul. Credit: Reddit.
The Sydney Reddit user also claimed that his basket only included essentials such as soap, mouthwash, butter, and tomatoes, highlighting that he noticed a sharp rise in his usual "middle of the road" groceries at Woolworths.
The post has captured the attention of other Aussie Reddit users, with many expressing their shock over the reduced number of goods you can purchase with a $100 budget.
However, not everyone was convinced that the man did not "overspend", with some pointing out that the man's brand choices are quite "luxurious".
The users said that the items that the man purchased were pricier compared to other similar products from other brands like purchasing Lurpak Spreadable Butter for $6.50.
Other items in his haul include a tray of extra-large free-range eggs for $10 and gourmet tomatoes for $12.20.
The shopper’s grocery bill. Credit: Reddit.
The Sydneysider defended himself, claiming that the bulk of his haul was "modest" and insisting that he observed a sharp increase in prices in the past few months.
He said: "I've got to be honest, apart from some eggs which are more ethical and butter that's about a dollar more than standard, what in this cart is luxury?"
"I know there are cheaper options. I haven't changed what I'm buying and it's far more expensive than it used to be and that's the point of this."
Australia's cost of living has increased significantly over the past year, with transport and education being the hardest hit sectors.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages have also seen a sharp rise, by 4.3 per cent when compared to last year's March quarter.
Interestingly, Sydney has been the least affected city, with a cost of living increase of just 1.7 per cent.
This is in contrast to Perth, which has seen a 3.3 per cent increase - the highest of all the capital cities.
Inflation rates in other major cities are as follows: Adelaide at 1.9 per cent, Hobart at 2 per cent, Darwin and Brisbane at 2.1 per cent, Canberra at 2.2 per cent, Melbourne at 2.3 per cent, and Perth at a whopping 3.3 per cent.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you think the man just opted for pricier items or is he in the right by claiming that you cannot purchase as much goods for $100? Let us know your opinions in the comments below.
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