Why this photo of groceries left a Coles shopper furious: ‘It’s an absolute joke’
A Coles customer expressed his frustration after spending almost $100 on a paltry amount of groceries.
The customer anonymously shared a photo on X showing the 14 items he had purchased at the local supermarket on Sunday.
“It’s not easy under the cost of living crisis in Albania,” the caption read.
‘Today I bought some basic products: salt, rinse aid, dish soap, toilet cleaner, milk, carrots, raspberries, chicken, steak, stew, leg of lamb, pork and three potatoes. How much do you think it cost?’
The customer shared another photo of the receipt, which showed the items cost $97.28.
“Food prices have increased by 25 percent, Albanians now have electricity, electricity prices have increased by 30 percent, gas prices are unpredictable and insurance has increased,” they wrote.
‘Albania’s inflation is eating you up. Are your wages up to par?’
Some social media users were outraged by the sky-high prices, while others simply advised the person to shop elsewhere.
A customer shared a photo of the 14 items he bought at Coles on Sunday at X
The customer shared a photo of his receipt, which showed his groceries cost $97.28
‘Stop buying from supermarkets. Support your local fruit and veg and butcher,’ someone responded.
Another wrote: ‘Most people who are serious about spending money shop around. ALDI is my go-to store. I walk further but get more for my money.’
A third person joined in the conversation: “We grocery shop weekly and try not to spend more than $300.”
A fourth person added: “It’s an absolute joke.”
And someone else wrote: ‘Keep voting for the big parties, that’s what you get’.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire as Australians grow increasingly fed up with the cost of living crisis.
Mr Albanese went to X last Tuesday to remind Australians they would get a higher paycheck after his revised stage three tax cuts came into effect on July 1.
Many social media users said the pay rise was being negated by rising living costs caused by the Labour Party in recent years.
“Just a reminder: with your current salary you can buy less than you could a year ago,” someone responded.
“My total net income went up $55 a week, HOORAY!! My rent went up $40 a week the week before, let alone my car insurance, groceries, gas, and registration,” someone else said.
“Tell me again how you are addressing the cost of living crisis.”
Labor’s revised stage three tax cuts gave Australians a higher monthly salary.
The savings depend on tax brackets, but a federal government analysis found that the average full-time worker earning about $98,220 would get a cut of $2,134 per year, or $41 per week.