A TikTok mommy influencer has asked her followers how much their families spend on their grocery food bills per month – and there’s no doubt the figures will shock you!
TIKTOK VIDEO: HOW MUCH DO SOUTH AFRICANS SPEND ON GROCERIES?
In a viral post, stay-at-home mom Robyn Howden asked her followers exactly how much they spent on their grocery food bills each month.
She said: “I am a small family of three – my husband, I and our 14-month-old son. I looked on my FNB app and saw what I spent on groceries, and I nearly got sick”.
@robshowden How much money does your family spend on groceries? 🥑🍌🍓🍳 Please tell me Im not the only one spending an arm and a leg 😔😂 #southafricatiktok #southafrican #groceries #budgetingtiktok #budgeting #moneyproblems #southafricanmom ♬ original sound – Robs & Alex ☁️ | SAHM 🫶🏼
In the comment section, fellow TikTokers posted astonishing responses.
Dhiya: “Couple with a three-year-old toddler – R12k – R13k easily!”
Frikkie van Biljon: “Family of 6. Monthly, it equates to R15 000.”
Medalsh: “Family of four. Close to R30k per month. This includes food, cleaning/toiletries, and drinks.”
Dan: “As a family of 4, we shop at Woolworths, and our average price is around R6k a week.”
Anesihpho Mvelo: “Family of 6 – nothing less than R10k!”
Others – who confessed to earning far less – revealed how they could stretch their grocery bill to under R5k.
THE SKY-HIGH PRICES OF FOOD
According to Expatica, a “moderate-cost healthy food basket including staple foods, proteins, fruit, and vegetables” can cost between R3 000 and R4 000 a month.
A BusinessTech report revealed that a “survival basket” of eight groups of products, bread, milk, eggs, rice, cheese, meat, fruits, and vegetables, can cost around R1 500. For a South African with a minimum net wage of R4,353, the price equates to one-third of their salary.
According to the Daily Investor, Saffas spend nearly two-thirds of their disposable income on groceries, retail, travel, and fuel.
HOW MUCH DO YOU SPEND ON FOOD EACH MONTH?
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