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According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, about 90% of Americans are concerned about food prices. And how could they not be when inflation is now the highest in about 40 years.

That means that shoppers have to cut down on staples such as bread, meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables, or switch them for cheaper alternatives. Meanwhile, more vulnerable people will have no choice but to skip meals.

No wonder more and more people are already forced to alter their shopping habits and reevaluate the grocery list and things that fell under the essentials category.

And to put inflation into perspective, people from all around the world are now sharing pics of their grocery hauls showing what money can buy you in these difficult times. Below, we selected some of the most illuminating ones that shoppers shared on Reddit.

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$35 Worth Of Groceries In Brazil!

$35 Worth Of Groceries In Brazil!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$35 here is R$175,00. Sometimes its almost my whole cash to buy food for the month...

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Recently Moved From The USA: Here's €29.00 ($30.25) Of Budget Groceries In Munich, Germany

Recently Moved From The USA: Here's €29.00 ($30.25) Of Budget Groceries In Munich, Germany

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$4.45 Worth Of Produce In Argentina (Currency Crashed Again Today)

 $4.45 Worth Of Produce In Argentina (Currency Crashed Again Today)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is cheap! For that amount of money I could get lettuce, bananas, carrots and maybe garlic.

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Food prices are on fire, and chances are you probably have felt it already. In fact, they were a whopping 9.4% higher in April 2022 than in April 2021 which made it the largest annual increase in 41 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, grocery prices jumped 10.8% for the year and that does not reflect seasonal swings.

A number of factors are to blame for the rising food prices. They range from something as simple as bad weather and post-pandemic disruptions in supply chains, and increased demand due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has increased wheat and other commodity prices.

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This Is What £80 Worth Of Groceries Looks Like In London

This Is What £80 Worth Of Groceries Looks Like In London

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What $67 Of Groceries Looks Like From A Discount Grocery In One Of The Poorest Towns In Texas

What $67 Of Groceries Looks Like From A Discount Grocery In One Of The Poorest Towns In Texas

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s really dependent on when this was bought… that’s a LOT of fresh produce, and that isn’t cheap! The US has a major problem with healthy foods not being affordable. The bananas and onions are usually cheap, but those 2 peaches would probably be $2 in season. Ranier Cherries are $8.99/pound right now. They are one fruit, IMO, that is worth it, though - they are from Mt Ranier in Washington State, and taste like cherry candy - sweet, not tart!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where in Texas do YOU live? Here in DFW peaches are $1.99 a pound. Cherries, $4.99 a pound. Chicken is cheap. So are plenty of different meats.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the meat was $14, which is pretty cheap for steak. $10 for the Topo Chicos. This looks more like he's going to a BBQ rather than a normal weekly shop for meals. He's got the makings for a lot of salsa and guac, with some serious chilis I might add. All that and a lot of fruit is a good deal for the money. I'd end up spending way more than $67 here in the SF Bay Area. It has one of the higher costs of living in the US. That steak would be $25/lb, $35 if you want grass fed.

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Corey Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those individual protective sleeves on the pears make me so mad. Those are used to guard against poor handling and are single use. They serve this purpose for maybe a few days, then will sit in a landfill essentially forever. So arrogant, like a big F-U to the earth.

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Nor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, converted to South African Rands and that works out R 1,121.58.....damn, we get WAY more for that

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Suddenly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did too, in South Africa, we can probably get all this for about R150 to R200. ($8.96 to $11.94)

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It's Me
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Texas is not known for growing produce. So all that produce cost money to import.

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Richard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are so wrong. Literally every single item on here is grown in Texas.

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Brenda Brandley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those aren’t Rainer cherries though, Rainer cherries are yellow blush colored cherries. And you’re right, they are worth the price!!!

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Giobemo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHOAAAAA! Those Asian pears are like 4 bucks each, man. That's $24 right there. Dunno if Topo Chico is cheaper in Texas, but here in NY- not so much. Ditch the pears and the seltzer and he would save half his money.

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Diana Pahule
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Half of that looks like ingredients for salsa. I haven't bought steak in over a year. The sticker shock has just been too much for me to overcome.

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La Bl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hum? You got 6 Asian pears. Those are not cheap at all ever.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see Korean pears there. Those are not cheap at all. It's an expensive import. 3 of them can be sold for $15 in some states. Seeing there 6 pears with a package of meat amongst other fresh produce I'd say it's not the worst, but it also isn't that much. Maybe 2-3 days depending on how large the family is

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Janet McCullen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting, no meats on the non American tables. Lol. They too eat meat regularly. But yeah. The Democrats are destroying or lives.

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James Linen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That slab of meat is 12 dollars minimum and I could buy 12 backs of weenies or bologna with it. That shitty a*s drink could be turned into two cases of 24 pack water as well. You can't complain about prices when you suck at stretching your dollar.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ehhh I have many qualms with America. But a lot of this food had to travel a large distance, pears, plums, avocado, and even the peaches. Depending on when this was bought, a lot of the produce could be out of season. Also the 99¢ store is a boon in hard times. This feels unintentionally misleading.

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Josh Tall
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asian pears and avocados! Come on....no one who is living below the poverty line buys those!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean the red meat and drinks though. You can drink water and buy pork chops/ chicken and have money for potatoes and rice. I drink sparkling waters myself. It adds up if I'm not careful.

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Trisha Howson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That rally ant a lot for 67 but it probably be more or the same here

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StefeeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea cost of living here in Texas is cheap like my house I paid 154,000 in nc I would have paid at least 350,000

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This Is $100 Worth Of Groceries In The South Suburbs Of Chicago

This Is $100 Worth Of Groceries In The South Suburbs Of Chicago

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person shops like I do when it comes to meat. Buy the large family packs and split them up into smaller portions and then label and freeze. Cuts down on the grocery bill when I only need to buy ingredients for my menus.

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In the US, the deadly and highly infectious avian flu left local farmers with no option but to kill millions of egg-laying hens. As a result, the country's egg supply was substantially reduced which drove up prices. The damage to the egg industry hit consumers hard in April when egg prices soared 10.3%, adjusted for seasonal changes. Without those adjustments, egg prices spiked 22.6% over the 12 months ending in April.

Among many foods, meat and dairy products got significantly pricier. Bacon cost 17.7% more, and chicken prices were up by 16.4%, CNN reports. Meanwhile, butter and margarine together went up by 19.2% and milk prices went up 14.7%, with fresh whole milk jumping 15.5%.

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$73 Of Groceries In LA, Ca. Shopping Bargain Only, Splurged On The Meats For Bday

$73 Of Groceries In LA, Ca. Shopping Bargain Only, Splurged On The Meats For Bday

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Forget Real Estate, Wtf Is Up With Grocery Prices

Forget Real Estate, Wtf Is Up With Grocery Prices

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$40 Worth Of Groceries In 2022. Washington, Dc

$40 Worth Of Groceries In 2022. Washington, Dc

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most expensive item here is the Wyman’s at about $11. This is Whole Foods which has notoriously high prices. Also, owned by Amazon, so that’s a hard pass.

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Moreover, flour prices have also seen a whopping surge of 14% and coffee by 13.5%. As you may already have noticed, fruits and vegetables also got a lot more expensive, as citrus shot up 18.6% and lettuce rose 12.7%. Simultaneously, canned fruits and veggies were also affected with a price increase of 10.4%.

For those who enjoy eating out at restaurants every now and then, this may become a luxury. According to CNN, menu prices grew 7.2% for the year, because operators raised prices to counterbalance the surge in the cost of produce.

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$140.33 Of Groceries For 5 Dinners, 7+ Breakfasts, Snacks For A Family Of 4 In Georgia, USA

$140.33 Of Groceries For 5 Dinners, 7+ Breakfasts, Snacks For A Family Of 4 In Georgia, USA

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$123 Worth Of Groceries In Missouri, USA

$123 Worth Of Groceries In Missouri, USA

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS. This is more what I am used to seeing after spending about $100 in my area as well...this is way more typical than some of these other crazy hauls...and I would have gotten a bit more by not buying those pre packaged microwavable meats at the right end of the counter...buy some breasts and grill your own much cheaper.

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But America is far from the only place that has been affected by drastic inflation and skyrocketing prices. A similar situation has been reported in the UK, as well as many European countries. Many shoppers have already felt the hit of increased grocery bills and they are now sharing what and how much food money can buy them in different places around the world.

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$87.63 Worth Of Depression Junk Food In America

$87.63 Worth Of Depression Junk Food In America

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This Is $70 Worth Of Groceries When You Just Buy Random, Non Essential Items And Live In The Midwest

This Is $70 Worth Of Groceries When You Just Buy Random, Non Essential Items And Live In The Midwest

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$70 Worth Of Groceries In Adelaide, South Australia

$70 Worth Of Groceries In Adelaide, South Australia

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is most of the produce in Australia from other countries? Why is it so expensive?

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Bored Panda reached out to a Redditor named Pressureshack who recently moved from the US to Munich in Germany.

“What I first noticed (due to the war in Ukraine) is that sunflower oil (the most common cooking oil in Munich) quickly disappeared, then all other cheaper oils also became unavailable with only olive oil left,” the Redditor said and added that sunflower oil is back but more expensive. He posted this grocery haul that cost him $30.25 in one of the subreddits.

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Moreover, a lot of his usual brands became pricier: “From 1.99 to 2.50 EUR for oatmeal or .99 to 1.20 EUR for ham, a euro more for chicken. Tiny differences, but they add up.”

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What 2,131¥(15.76usd) Worth Of Grocery Look Like In Japan

What 2,131¥(15.76usd) Worth Of Grocery Look Like In Japan

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese foods aren't cheap, you are buying quality foods. The strawberries and honeydew melon it was the best and worth every penny. Even the milk taste like ice cream. I rather pay a little bit than the so called fake organics foods

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$200 Of No Holds Barred Groceries, Portland Or

$200 Of No Holds Barred Groceries, Portland Or

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$90 Worth Of Groceries In A Low Cost Of Living Area (Nw Ohio)

$90 Worth Of Groceries In A Low Cost Of Living Area (Nw Ohio)

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Pressureshack who now lives in Munich said that he constantly shops for 50% off items nearing the expiration date. This way, he can eat them immediately or freeze them for later. Moreover, “right before closing time and on Saturdays (stores are closed on Sundays) is when I go to find the most of these clearance deals. It's like thrift grocery shopping.”

“It also means I go shopping more often just to browse which items are on clearance, sometimes walking from one Lidl to another. It makes meal planning more difficult, but it is also saving me a lot of money,” the Redditor explained.

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$5.25 Worth Of Groceries In A Small Town In Baja California

$5.25 Worth Of Groceries In A Small Town In Baja California

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Hey, Why Not... This Is A Purchase Of About $20 Of Groceries In Venezuela

Hey, Why Not... This Is A Purchase Of About $20 Of Groceries In Venezuela

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see what looks like sauerkraut and no kielbasa? Please don't tell me they're using hotdogs instead of kielbasa 😱

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This Was $95. Ontario, Canada

This Was $95. Ontario, Canada

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With junk foods and 3 of one of most expensive chocolate brands existing on shelves

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This Is Just Shy Of $180 Of Groceries In NY As Of Last Night

This Is Just Shy Of $180 Of Groceries In NY As Of Last Night

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£20 (~$25) Of Groceries In London, UK

£20 (~$25) Of Groceries In London, UK

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$500 Groceries USA

$500 Groceries USA

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in the US and yes, prices are going up, but no way that was $500. At least not yet.

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Since We're Still Doing This...$37 Of Groceries June 2022 . San Francisco, Ca

Since We're Still Doing This...$37 Of Groceries June 2022 . San Francisco, Ca

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man, Trader Joe's has some excellent food, but they are SO expensive!

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How Few Groceries $165 Gets You These Days In The Us

How Few Groceries $165 Gets You These Days In The Us

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we used to fill 'em as high as we could get 'em - $12 - 1959. edit for incorrect year. 1959 is correct.

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This Is $70 Worth Of Groceries In The Most Expensive City In The USA

This Is $70 Worth Of Groceries In The Most Expensive City In The USA

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, Whole Foods, so you’re paying a premium price. Bonus, you’re supporting Bezos as he owns Whole Foods.

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