Inflation is biting our asses hard but I’m one of those people who would argue that things aren’t that bad just yet.
My working theory is that ₦1k still remains a lifesaver as long as you’re a Nigerian living in Nigeria. Anyway, I recently put that theory to test by visiting a grocery store on the mainland with ₦1k in hand. Guess what? I even got change.
Instant noodles
Depending on where you’re buying from, you can still get a small sachet of instant noodles for ₦90-₦150.
Quantity: 2 | Price: ₦130
Hot chocolate
The key here is to always cut your coat according to cloth. Whether it’s a low-end or high-end brand, you can still geta decent cup of hot chocolate.
Quantity: 2 | Price: ₦70
Milk
There was no way I was going to buy chocolate powder without accompanying it with some milk.
Quantity: 2 | Price: ₦60
Mayonnaise
Clearly, we don’t rate ₦1k enough because look at it allowing me the pleasure of a sizeable spread for bread. Haters will say it’s giving sapa sha.
Quantity: 1| Price: ₦65
Cereal
At this point, ₦1k is showing off because who would have imagined that I could actually fit in a budget-cereal in this list? Anyway, what ₦1k cannot do, doesn’t exist (in this situation, abeg.)
Quantity: 1| Price: ₦90
Tomato paste
I still managed to sneak in a sachet of tomato paste. Yes to jollof rice!
Quantity: 1| Price: ₦125
A Snack
I actually need everyone who dumped on ₦1k to come out and fight at this point. I didn’t get your regular biscuit I got McVitie’s. The Nigerian one sha.
Quantity: 2| Price: ₦110
Check out
It was finally time to check out and my grocery looked scanty on the till but who cares? At least I didn’t leave empty-handed.
Total spend: ₦995
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