The cost-of-living has sure presented most Americans with an insane challenge – how to afford to eat well and manage bills and actually have a social life.

TikToker @johnnywizzz has really highlighted this crisis from just one visit to the grocery store – something that should be pleasurable but which for many of us, is now, far from.

He told his followers on TikTok: “I had to go to the grocery store today and I was just stressing over the fact that I was gonna have to spend $80 on groceries, right?

That sounds reasonable, right?

He continues, “Because that’s a lot of money to spend for one person for one week of food. You know, theoretically it really shouldn’t cost more than $50 for one person for a week, but it’s just impossible.”

Well… guess what? He spent a lot more.

“And I was stressing because I really didn’t want to spend $80 on groceries for one week. So I was just irritated about that and I’m trying to give myself a pep talk. Like, it’ll be okay. It’ll be fine. Like, it’s not gonna be a big deal.”

But sometimes wit is the only way to deal with tough times.

He added: “And I’m so relieved to announce that after grocery shopping exclusively store brand stuff and only buying two bags worth of groceries, I spent $116 for the week for one person.”

All I can say is dude, a lot of America feels your pain and we gotta search for those bargains to beat inflation!

Watch the full clip here:

@johnnywizzz

#costoflivingcrisis #costofliving #groceries #expensive

♬ original sound – Johnnywizzz

Here’s what people thought of the inflationary grocery shop:

Some think Americans are not only getting ripped off for groceries but that we got worse food, too!

A budget store – that’s a good tip!

This is not how it’s supposed to be…

Pro tip… go to Aldi.

Avoid Whole Foods.

You’re welcome.

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