- A lady who moved to Canada is really upset about how expensive it is to live there.
- She used TikTok to show a video about her time shopping at a market in Canada.
- In the video, she talked about buying only six potatoes for $10, which was totally unexpected for her.
A Nigerian lady who resides in Canada took to social media to express her frustration about the high cost of living.
She went on her TikTok account, @lolyshiver, and shared a receipt. It showed she spent $10 on just six potatoes.
She expressed how surprised she was in her caption. She claimed that because prices had increased so significantly, she now understands why individuals consider relocating to a region with lower costs.
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Canadian-based Nigerian woman shares video showing high cost of living
In her words:
“I can’t even lie about this even if I tried. EVERYTHING is so expensive now, I see why people are relocating. You know how people have been saying that like, Canada is very expensive. It’s becoming a very expensive place to live in and all and all and all.
“I’ve been seeing those videos all over my for you page, guys it’s literally true. I went to the grocery store today because I was like oh. let me treat myself to some mashed potatoes for dinner. You know it’s a night in and whatever whatever. Tell me why I bought six potatoes for nine dollars and twenty cents.
“Literally $10 for six pieces of potatoes, I’m not talking about a bag or like a pack or anything like that, I’m talking about six pieces of potatoes guys. See the receipt right there, nine dollars and twenty cents, it’s so expensive now, it’s affected groceries.”
Social Media Reaction:
@lucyroseacan said: “The cost of living is everywhere not just Canada alone.”
@Sweet.T said: “You better return it and get the bag for $2.77 at the same store.”
@thealanareid said: “Mashed potatoes are only for the holidays now.”
@Logicianqueen commented: “Ya I tried making Ukrainian cheap salad with potato beets carrots onion and pickles and I paid 30 dollars for those veggies.”
@Muscle Movers reacted: “Ehmmm I wonder if this applies to moving and cleaning services?”
@Kodiak commented: “6 potatoes where I lived in Alberta is $15.00.”
@Nelly said: “I stay on top of flip app for grocery deals, cause sis! Ain’t no wayyyyy.”
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