inflation

woman holding meal in car with caption 'POV: a child free adult is dismantling capitalism by ordering curbside kids meals 5 days a week from chain restaurants bc it's cheaper than groceries, $2 more than fast food, the portions are more than enough and the drink comes with it' (l) woman speaking outside with caption 'THE BEST VALUE AND WHY' (c) woman holding drink in car with caption 'POV: a child free adult is dismantling capitalism by ordering curbside kids meals 5 days a week from chain restaurants bc it's cheaper than groceries, $2 more than fast food, the portions are more than enough and the drink comes with it' (r)

‘It’s cheaper than groceries’: Customer orders curbside kids meals 5 days a week to save money

'They're gonna start taking away the kids options. Just watch.'

On Feb 7, 2023 by Braden Bjella

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young woman with salad bowl and bread (l&r) CAVA sign (c)

‘Why am I going to the grocery store anymore?’: Cava customer says takeout is now cheaper than groceries, spent $14 on bowl that last her 2 meals

'If you eat alone it may be cheaper but for a family it’s def more expensive.'

On Feb 6, 2023 by Melody Heald

woman speaking with caption '2-4% Salary increase in NOT a Raise' (l) wooden blocks with basic human needs with fingers placing roof block in front of grey background col concept (c) woman speaking with caption '2-4% Salary increase in NOT a Raise' (r)

‘That’s why people are always job hopping’: Worker issues PSA how a 2-4% salary increase is a ‘cost-of-living adjustment,’ not a raise

'With the cost of inflation, 2-3% ain't gonna cut it.'

On Feb 4, 2023 by Braden Bjella

finger pointing to egg price on receipt 5 dozen eggs for $9.59 (l) eggs in carton in front of white background (c) finger pointing to egg price on receipt $39.89 (r)

‘Are they golden eggs???’: Customer receipts show 4x increase in egg prices from 2022 to 2023

'Nervously laughing that I never even look at my receipts.'

On Feb 1, 2023 by Sarah Kester

man tilting Simply Made orange juice to show label prices at $6.48 (l) HEB sign on building (c) man tilting Simply Made orange juice to show label prices at $6.48 (r)

‘I’m about to come back when I get paid’: H-E-B customer shocked at Simply Orange Juice cost, complains about inflation

'Do y’all see the f*ckery that’s going on in these godd*mn grocery stores?'

On Feb 1, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

walmart groceries in cart

‘It’s not inflation anymore, it’s price gouging’: Walmart customer says prices for same items she purchased in 2020 have gone up 50%

'My local Walmart is selling a 12 pack of sprite for $7.89.'

On Jan 30, 2023 by Melody Heald

young woman with sugar cookies and caption 'I know for sure we are in a recession now'

‘I know for sure we are in a recession now’: Walmart shopper shows store selling 2-pack sugar cookies

'I remember getting the two packs when I was a kid during the 2008 recession.'

On Jan 30, 2023 by Vladimir Supica

young woman in car showing off purchases

‘What is happening to this world?’: Shoppers Drug Mart customer says she spent $41 on only 3 things

'Why is life expensive..'

On Jan 30, 2023 by Braden Bjella

young woman upset (l&r) ann arbor with pushpin on map (c)

‘I don’t live in a premium location’: Tenant says rent increased $585 in just 2 years

'I don’t understand how this is legal! That’s insane.'

On Jan 30, 2023 by Brooke Sjoberg

Subway customer says foot-long sub with only veggies cost her over $16

‘It wasn’t even good’: Subway airport customer says footlong sub with only veggies cost her over $16

'Their quality has gone so down hill.'

On Jan 29, 2023 by Braden Bjella

man greenscreen TikTok over image of groceries from Whole Foods with caption 'INFLATION IS INSANE!!' (l) Whole Foods Market building with sign (c) image of groceries from Whole Foods with caption 'INFLATION IS INSANE!!' '$85 yesterday at Whole Foods' (r)

‘My mans eating steak in a recession and complaining about how much it costs’: Customer mocked for complaining about inflation when he spent $85 at Whole Foods

'$85 at whole foods is like $35.99 at Walmart.'

On Jan 29, 2023 by Jack Alban

Little Caesar's interior menu with $7.49 for classic with caption '$7.49? What happened to $5?' (l) Little Caesar's sign on building (c) man inside Little Caesar's with caption '$7.49? What happened to $5?' (r)

‘What happened to $5?’: Customer calls out Little Caesars for new price of the classic pizza

'And they can't even try to blame inflation.'

On Jan 25, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

Taco Bell

‘Who is buying this?’: TikToker slams Taco Bell that charges $10 for a Crunchwrap Supreme

'How is this place in business?'

On Jan 24, 2023 by Jack Alban

young woman with steak bowl

‘Going out to eat is honestly cheaper these days’: Woman says she spent more to make her own Chipotle burrito bowl at home

'All I bought was the steak, rice, beans, veggies, and one packet of fajita seasoning!!'

On Jan 23, 2023 by Braden Bjella

people outside holding eggs in front of chicken coop with caption 'POV: You suddenly become the neighborhood 'Egg Dealers'' (l) person grabbing egg from chicken coop (c) person on phone holding egg while other person stands behind with gun and caption 'I'll send somebody out to the car in 20 minutes.' (r)

‘Got me looking into buying chickens’: TikTokers are showing off their chicken coops as egg prices rise

Who's your dealer?

On Jan 21, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

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