“For That Amount?”: Woman Shows Month End R7k Grocery Haul That Has Mzansi Questioning Store Choices

• A TikTok content creator shared her massive monthly grocery haul, shopping at multiple stores
• The viral video sparked debate about shopping at expensive stores, with many viewers saying the amount equals their entire monthly salary
• South Africans had mixed reactions, with some praising her choices while others suggested cheaper alternatives

A South African woman has left social media users stunned after revealing her month-end grocery haul worth R7,000.

TikTok content creator @sthe_baechubby, known for her lifestyle and beauty videos, shared the impressive shopping spree on 26th July with the simple caption:

"R7000 Grocery haul ❤️"

The video quickly went viral, racking up over 3,000 reactions and 430 comments as viewers debated whether the amount was reasonable or excessive. Her haul included items from Woolworths and Checkers, covering everything from fresh meat to household essentials.

The extensive shopping list featured multiple chicken trays including wings and drumsticks, various cuts of meat like mince and chops, plus frozen convenience foods such as fish fingers and chicken nuggets. She also stocked up on pantry staples including butter, mayonnaise, beetroot salad, and various spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper seasoning.

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Her trolley contained multiple packets of chips, cup noodles, pasta, beans, yoghurts, cheese slices, tomatoes, bags of onions, and a two-litre bottle of cooking oil. The haul extended to household items including cake flour, dish washing liquid, detergents, and toiletries like toothpaste, bath soap, hair care products, and toilet paper. She also bought maize meal, long-life milk, trays of eggs, and a bag of potatoes.

Mzansi reacts to expensive choices

South Africans had strong opinions about her shopping strategy and store choices:

@Tumi calculated:

"This grocery will cost you 4000 at Sunshine."

@MkabayiwaBathwa questioned:

"Why people do grocery shopping at the expensive stores?"

@Monene Makola defended:

"People are surprised at the amount. But they will buy sunlight liquid during the month cause the other one is finished. So the price is reasonable. Once, I saw the zinplex and epimix included, I understood the amount. And aWoolworths meat is tender guys and not expensive at all."

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@nocy joked:

"Next time please send me, I will keep the change but everything will be there."

@BK_rocks23 suggested:

"You can reduce your spending by buying laundry stuff at Clicks."

@oly compared:

"Comparing Woolworths prices and Shoprite... It is very expensive.etc. Woolworths has reasonable prices, if you compare you will see the difference..."

@Thule🇿🇦 shared:

"I only buy meat at woolies and eggs, the rest I mix grocery is very expensive."

Smart grocery shopping tips

According to Healthline, strategic grocery shopping starts with proper planning and making informed choices about where and what to buy. Building a practical grocery list around whole, nutrient-dense foods helps shoppers stay focused and avoid impulse purchases. The guide suggests shopping the store perimeter first for fresh produce, meat, and dairy before moving to centre aisles for pantry staples.

Smart shoppers can reduce costs by buying store brands. Planning meals around overlapping ingredients helps reduce both food waste and expenses.

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Watch the TikTok clip below:

Other stories about grocery shopping

• Briefly News recently reported on a woman's two-week meat grocery haul that stunned Mzansi, but the quantity she bought had viewers questioning whether she cooks every single day.
• A woman showed what R450 buys in groceries and impressed viewers with her haul, though her careful selections revealed a surprising secret about balancing cost and nutrition.
• A fitness influencer's R250 healthy grocery haul from Food Lover's Market went viral, but her budget-friendly choices sparked important conversations about eating well when money is tight.

Source: Briefly News