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99 People Show How Much Groceries Cost Where They Live And It’s Pretty Bad (New Pics)
Food,LifestyleMAR 22, 2026

99 People Show How Much Groceries Cost Where They Live And It’s Pretty Bad (New Pics)

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We need food to sustain ourselves every single day. Without it, we quite literally could not survive. Even so, being a basic necessity doesn’t make it cheap. Lately, even tossing cherry tomatoes into your cart or daring to grab two avocados instead of one can feel like a real splurge.
That frustration is pretty much universal at this point. But what you actually end up paying depends on where you live. To see it for yourself, we’ve rounded up posts from r/whatsinyourcart where shoppers from around the world share their hauls and totals—scroll down to compare.

#1 Sixteen Dollars At Walmart. The Best Part About Being An Adult Is That You Can Randomly Decide You Want A Cheesecake At 5:02pm On A Saturday. And Then Eat It Like A Pizza

Assorted cheesecake slices with various toppings on a black surface showing grocery cost variety where people live.
26points

#2 $130 At The Farm Today! I Ended Up With About 63 Lbs Of Produce. It Lasts Us About 3 Weeks

Cart full of fresh groceries including cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, onions, potatoes, and juice highlighting grocery costs where they live.
26points

#3 17$ Poland

Groceries displayed on a kitchen counter showing the cost of food items where they live, highlighting grocery prices.
21points

#4 $37.38 (5,519 Yen) Tokyo

Assorted groceries with price tags and labels showing the cost of food items where they live in Japan.
18points

#5 $30 Gifts For My Dad. Hoping It Will Feel Special On A Low Budget

Various grocery items including organic capers, dark chocolate pretzels, fig spread, honey, and candies, showing grocery costs.
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18points

#6 $5 At The Local Municipal Market, 100% Organic

Various fruits and vegetables including watermelons, pineapples, onions, and carrots displayed on floor showing grocery costs.
18points

#7 Your Tax Dollars At Work. Wic, $26.92

Various groceries including fresh produce, dairy, and organic items displayed on a table showing grocery costs.
18points

#8 13€ Anti Waste, France

Various fresh groceries including carrots, pears, apples, cauliflower, pumpkins, and squash displayed on a wooden table.
17points

#9 €8 Farmers Market Belgium

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and beans arranged on a surface illustrating groceries cost where people live.
16points

#10 Weekly Market-Portugal- 22.12€ Or 23$

Fresh groceries including fruits, vegetables, bread, and herbs displayed to show grocery cost variations worldwide.
16points

#11 $63 At Trader Joe’s And $63 At Whole Foods Comparison

Two sets of groceries on stovetops, showcasing the variety and cost of groceries where people live for cost comparison.
15points

#12 Went Out For Eggs. Promptly Forgot Eggs. $9.42

Fresh broccoli, red bell peppers, and a net bag of onions displayed on a marble countertop showing grocery costs.
15points

#13 £112, Tesco, England

Groceries spread on a table and chair showing the cost of groceries where they live with various packaged foods and drinks.
15points

#14 $102 At Aldi, I Filled My Local Community Fridge!

Grocery cart and fridge packed with various snacks, fruits, and drinks showing grocery cost where people live.
14points

#15 $19 At My Local Farmers Market

Top image of fresh groceries including raspberries, ginger, spinach, avocado, lime, and brussels sprouts in a blue basket, bottom image of two containers of strawberries on a red surface showcasing grocery cost differences.
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14points

#16 $35 Produce Box

Assortment of fresh groceries including fruits and vegetables displayed on kitchen counter showing grocery costs.
13points

#17 € 45,39 In Portugal

A variety of groceries including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and water displayed to show grocery costs where they live.
13points

#18 Aldi UK - £63.92

Groceries laid out on kitchen counters showing the cost of groceries where they live in a detailed comparison.
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13points

#19 Made A Stop At 99 Ranch For A Few Items And Walked Out With A Bit More. Wasn’t A Bad Haul At $75

Variety of groceries on a kitchen counter showing fresh produce, meat, fish, and packaged items highlighting grocery costs.
12points

#20 55.40€ Lidl Germany

Groceries including fresh vegetables, dairy, meat, and drinks displayed to show grocery cost where they live.
12points
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