Mzansi Cries Over Prices of Nescafé and Jacob’s Coffee in TikTok Video, SA Peeps Not Keen to Spend Over R100
- A South African went shopping and wanted to buy coffee until he noticed the price point
- People thought the shopper's reaction to the prices was relatable as popular brands like Nescafé and Jacob's Coffee were well over R100
- Many commented with their complaints about the coffee prices, and some had jokes about the rising cost of living
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People noticed that coffee prices are looking exorbitant. One gent was shopping when the price of coffee made him stop in his tracks.
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From the Nescafé brand to Jacob's Coffee, both were expensive. Many could relate to the video, and many expressed their disbelief.
Jacob's Coffee and Nescafé coffee prices shock man
A TikTok video by @multitasking.mamma shows coffee jars going from R179-189. The most expensive was Jacob's Coffee.
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Watch the video below:
SA jokes about coffee prices
Netizens commented on the video, ready to express their frustration. Many said they've noticed increasing food prices.
MaKamo said:
"He must buy only during specials. Thats how I have my supplies. I will NEVER buy it at that price."
User6275286272218 added:
"Buy only when it's on special. Stores rotate their specials weekly or biweekly. Somewhere there'll be a store that has a certain coffee brand on special."
Michaeljay73484 suggested:
"Try Makro."
Nezuko Kamado commented:
"I stopped drinking coffee, I wake up and drink wine."
Mischka.1607 wrote:
"It's ridiculous what we paying for coffee now."
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Most people are always happy to know where to get a good bargain. One woman went viral after showing people where to get Woolworths cakes for cheap.
"Almost gave me a heart attack": Lady shares groceries cost over 60k in Malawi
Briefly News previously reported that the cost of living is high in Mzansi, and many people's pockets are suffering as they try to take care of everyday expenses and make ends meet.
That's why it came as a shock when social media users saw that a woman was charged over R60 000 for essential groceries. Hebanna!
A video posted on TikTok shows a price of 60 919,83 displayed on a till screen for 18 items at a grocery store.
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