Young Aussie sparks huge debate with cafe rant: ‘At what point did it become normal’

A young Australian has exposed the grim reality of the cost of living after paying $13 for a juice in a cafe.

Melbourne’s Anthony Voulgaris has shared a scathing rant on social media about the eye-watering price of food amid the country’s rising inflation.

The 22-year-old, who has amassed more than 130,000 followers on TikTok, shared a video on Sunday titled “Inflation is insane.”

Voulgaris lists the extortionate prices he has paid for items including fresh juice, a bag of chips and sushi.

“Quick question: At what point did it become normal to pay $13 for juice at a cafe?” Voulgaris asked.

‘Do you know what I mean? In fact, at what point did it become normal to pay seven dollars for a bag of chips?

“Better yet, $4.50 for damn sushi. You’re literally eating out – $70. Unless you want a kebab for dinner.”

Voulgaris ended his rant by joking that he needed a “word” on inflation.

“I need to talk to Mr. or Mrs. Inflation, or if it’s not binary, just about inflation,” he said.

Social media users agreed with the young man’s tirade, with many sharing the prices of everyday items, leaving them stunned.

“Trying to support my local cafe but it’s $8.30 for a large iced coffee,” one person commented.

Another wrote: ‘I went to brunch with my partner and it cost $70 for two meals and two coffees.’

“Just paid $75 for two takeaway pastas – $33 each plus 15 percent weekend charge – insane prices,” a third added.

A fourth said: ‘That sushi is pissing me off. I recently paid $19 for two sushi rolls and a Gatorade.”

A fifth added: “$25 for pizza or $25 for a burger. It’s absolutely damning.’

Another said: ‘Yes, it’s crazy. I got coffee and a sandwich. It cost $16.”

“I hate it when people come to my work and only buy water because why is water $6.80? I hate to sell it.”