A young Australian has revealed how much his little errand run cost, just days after Woolworths and Coles posted huge multi-billion dollar profits.
In a video posted on social media, the man said, “Australia is a third world country”, complaining about the little food he received for nearly $91.84.
Coles’ groceries included carrots, free-range eggs, soy milk, twig sticks, bacon, rice, coffee, dog food, onions, garlic and carrots.
“Can someone explain to me why Australia fell to the toilet? Because the cost of living right now is a joke,” the agitated man said.
“I went to Coles today, not Wollies, it’s true, and everything I buy here is private label or on sale.
“I’m cooking a meal tonight, fried rice, and we gave the dog some food, okay?” It came to $91,” he said, pointing to the beef, bacon, tea and other items he received.
“How is that $91, bro? I mean, what a fucking joke. How are millennials or Gen Z supposed to move forward? How can one live with a family?
As Woolworths and Coles posted huge multi-billion dollar profits this week, one young man (pictured) made it clear that Australians are suffering on a daily basis
He ended his distress speech by saying, “I don’t understand.”
In another video, a young woman broke down in tears as she revealed the impact the cost of living had on her life.
“Everything is so expensive in Australia,” she says. “When drudgery gets real, this video is a glimpse into the struggles of a relentless work routine and the search for something more than just drudgery.”
“I’m so sick of working,” she said.
“It’s as if I worked every day until sickness and death, to arrive at the end of the week and I have nothing.
“All my money is gone, I was paying my bills,” she added, breaking into tears.
The outcry comes as Australia’s major supermarkets, which between them control 65 percent of Australia’s food trade, are posting massive profits.
On Tuesday, Coles CEO Leah Weckert admitted Australia’s high inflation was boosting its profits as more people ate at home instead of dining out.
“Restaurant meals, takeout and coffees from the cafe are increasingly seen as special occasion treats,” she told analysts as she reported a $1.1 billion profit.
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci, who got a pay rise from $1.25 million to $8.6 million, spoke about customers doing things the hard way.
“We needed to look at the whole issue of inflation and deliver more value to our customers,” he said in a video message Wednesday, announcing the chain’s $1.6 billion profit.
The young Australian asked how millennials are supposed to cope with such high food prices.
The man angrily denounced how little (pictured) he got for his $91 while visiting the supermarket
A young Australian was amazed at the cost of his grocery bill (pictured) at Coles.
Many spoke of the plight of struggling young Australians and challenged the supermarket giants.
“Barely surviving from paycheck to paycheck,” one wrote, while another slammed supermarkets, saying “the billions of dollars in profits made on necessities like food should be criminals”.
A third added: “Single mum of 3 boys working four jobs to be comfortable. I am so tired.’
“I’m a 46 year old single man working so hard to enjoy what’s left of my life and yet it keeps getting sucked in and all I see is the rich getting richer “said a fourth.
“Sometimes when I have these thoughts, I always count my blessings, and it’s all worth it. Kids have food, clothes, shelter, car, whatever,” said another.
A fifth said: “Australia produces enough food to feed 75 MILLION people. We only have 27 m. Why is food so expensive here?
“I went to get BASIC ingredients to make nachos last night. Tell me why it cost me $50,” added a sixth.
