Canadian dad goes shopping in Lidl supermarket and prices leave him gobsmacked
A Canadian man was gobsmacked after visiting a Lidl supermarket in the UK and seeing the cost of food products – as he never expected the prices to be like this
While many of us Brits often complain about how much food products burn a hole in our bank accounts every week, a Canadian man insists the prices are cheap in UK supermarkets.
A young Canadian woman, named Tara, is currently studying at university in Edinburgh. And recently, her dad came to visit. The pair took a trip to Lidl together – and the father could not believe what he saw. Amused by his reaction, Tara decided to film him walking up and down the aisles.
The Canadian was flabbergasted at how affordable the products were – including a litre bottle of cola for 49p. He exclaimed: "What the f*** is that? That is f***ing crazy."
He went on to do a big food shop and could not wait to show his partner. After picking up a cheap packet of eggs, he added: "You could probably buy your own rooster or hen for the price of a f***ing dozen eggs where I am from. It's true."
The dad warmed people's hearts – especially when he proudly took a snap of all of the food products laid out on the counter, still in awe of the prices.
In the comments section, he added: "There was a time when ours was decent but now its insane [in Canada]."
Many people could relate to this struggle – as according to Money Corp, the average price of a litre of milk in the UK is £1, while in Canada it is £1.66.
Plus, the average price of chicken breasts in the UK are priced at £5.70. In comparison, you would be paying around £8.93 in Canada.
The price of groceries is 26.9% lower in the UK compared to Canada. One of the few exceptions in this aspect of the cost of living in Canada vs UK are restaurant prices, which are 5% higher in the UK than in Canada.
Shocked by the difference, one individual commented on Tara's video: "Imagine thinking UK is cheap, what's going on?"
Another said: "Imagine his reaction to the prices before the pandemic." And a third added: "Take him to the pound shop."
Fellow Canadians also chimed in. One wrote: "As a Canadian in UK I can confirm his excitement. The cost of living and quality of life back home is not comparable to UK. I know our wages are much smaller but we live better off what we earn."
Meanwhile, another said: "The prices in the UK are so much cheaper . We get ripped off in Canada and prices don't come down. It's an absolute joke."
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