"Expensive": South Africans Debate Whether Woman’s R200 Meal in the US Was Worth It

• A South African woman shared a selfie-style TikTok video reacting to a takeout meal she bought in the United States
• The price for the plate of steak and rice prompted strong and divided opinions from South African viewers in the comments
• Some followers told her to stop converting dollars to rands, while others felt the portion left much to be desired

A South African woman living in America has set local social media ablaze after posting a video of a takeout meal she picked up. Thousands of viewers jumped in to share their thoughts on whether the price was worth it.

The TikTok creator filmed herself inside a car on 23 October, reacting with visible amusement before turning the camera towards a container of steak and rice. The on-screen caption read "iPlate I ase America😭," pointing to the lighthearted frustration behind the post.

The South African @samukelisiwem92 explained she ordered a plate because she misses hot meals typically sold at taxi ranks in South Africa. The food is usually pap or rice with beef, pork or chicken and salads to achieve a seven-colour type of meal. Watch her reaction to the $12 (R200) American plate:

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The video quickly drew over 1,300 comments, with South Africans split right down the middle on whether the meal represented value for money.

Tshamano Mukhethwa said:

"The plate is reasonable for the price. $12 makes sense; stop converting currency. To me $12 is like R12; I ignore the conversion."

KG🇿🇦 added a sticker to drive the point home, commenting:

"Ayikho yin i Rank Laphooi."

Others, however, were not convinced.

Fluff said:

"Expensive. More than R200, and no salads."

sunshine noted:

"No coleslaw, beetroot, potato salad nyana."

Other Briefly News stories about South Africans in the USA

• A South African woman working as an au pair in America (@jpleburu) drew widespread interest on TikTok after sharing a vlog detailing her daily domestic tasks and childcare responsibilities.
• Content creator Young Duragg was recording on a street in Los Angeles when a compatriot passing by at a temporary tour bus stop recognised his South African accent.
• A young South African expat living in the United States (@robncj) went viral on TikTok after preparing traditional homemade vetkoek for a group of American friends.

Source: Briefly News