Ever been at the grocery store, hear the total, and think, “No way, this can’t be right?”
Yeah, same here.
I mean, we’re not talking caviar and champagne. This is basic stuff—milk, bread, eggs. The essentials, you know?
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So, what gives?
Why does it feel like we have to pick between keeping a roof over our heads and eating decently?
It’s not just a ‘you and me’ thing; it’s everyone.
And forget about cutting out the small treats; we’re down to scrimping on the must-haves.
That’s where Carenstino comes in.
This guy on TikTok was like, “Enough is enough.”
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He took out his phone, hit the record button, and showed us what a hundred-dollar bill gets you these days.
And let me tell you, it’s not a lot.
“I’m practically shaking from disbelief,” he said.
Can you blame him?
“It has gotten to the point that people can’t live,” he said.
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He laid out his groceries on his kitchen island, and it was kinda sad.
It barely covered the surface.
“You’re telling me this is $100? This isn’t even barely anything to feed me for a couple of days,” he said.
You could almost hear his heart sinking.
So, what did his hundred bucks get him?
A small pack of chicken, a dozen eggs, some rice, a couple of juice bottles, body wash, deodorant, English muffins, some stationery, and a few energy drinks.
“Excuse me? $100 for this?” he said, and you could tell he was floored.
You might think he shopped at some fancy store, but come on.
Even if you do a quick mental tally at your regular grocery store, there’s no way it adds up to this much.
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It’s like the world’s playing some sick joke on us.
And the internet had a lot to say, too.
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People on TikTok were just as shocked.
“I used to make family dinner for $40 six years ago. The same exact dinner now costs $90,” one person said.
Another added, “Grocery prices have become absurdly high.”
And get this, someone even said, “We’ve literally hit the point where it’s now cheaper to eat out.”
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Is there any hope?
Well, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says grocery prices went up by 5.8% this May compared to last year.
But, and it’s a big but, there’s a glimmer of hope.
Some new stats suggest prices might be stabilizing.
So, fingers crossed, eh?
For now, though, brace yourselves.
Next time you’re at the checkout, you might wanna take a deep breath. It’s gonna be a wild ride.
Click the video below to see what $100 got him.
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@carenstino Im literally shaking from shock… something needs to change #fyp #fypシ #inflation #cantaffordtoeat ♬ original sound – Carenstino