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 crisis after paying $13 for a juice in a cafe.

Melbourne’s Anthony Voulgaris has shared a scathing speech on social media about the exorbitant 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 with the caption “Inflation is crazy.”

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

‘Quick question: When did it become normal to pay $13 for a juice at a coffee shop?’ —Voulgaris asked.

‘You know what I mean? Better yet, when did it become normal to pay $7 for a damn bag of chips?

‘Better yet, $4.50 for fucking sushi. You’re literally going to dinner: $70. Unless you want a kebab for dinner.

Voulgaris ended his rant by joking that he needed to talk to inflation.

“I need to talk to Mr. or Mrs. Inflation, or if non-binary, just Inflation,” he said.

Social media users agreed with the young man’s rant, with many sharing prices for everyday items that left them stunned.

“I’m trying to support my local coffee shop but a large iced coffee is $8.30,” one person commented.

Another wrote: “I went to lunch with my partner and it cost me $70 for two meals and two coffees.”

“I just paid $75 for two takeout pastas – $33 each plus 15 per cent weekend charge – insane prices,” added a third.

A fourth said: ‘Sushi makes me angry. The other day I paid $19 for two sushi rolls and a Gatorade.’

A fifth added: ‘$25 for a pizza or $25 for a burger.’ He is absolutely screwed.”

Another said: ‘Yeah, it’s crazy. I had a coffee and a toast. It was 16 dollars.’

‘I hate it when people come to my work and just buy water because why is water $6.80?’ I feel very bad selling it.