We were at the No Frills at Eglinton and Ennerdale. Shoppers told us how they’re dealing with inflation and the increasing cost of food.
Linh & Ann
How are you dealing with higher prices?
Josue
Milk used to be four bucks, and now it’s up to seven dollars. It’s affecting (me) a lot and it’s making it very difficult to buy things. I look for what’s on sale.I think about everything I buy before I buy it. I think how much it’s gonna cost, how much it’s gonna affect me.
“Milk used to be four bucks, and now it’s up to seven dollars. “
Josue
Linh Tran & Ann
I have to plan more for making my meals. It’s not (about) going shopping and picking up anything you like any more.
“We had to cut our budget for going out, so we’re able to meet our budget for groceries.”
Linh Tran & Ann
I have to put more (money) into my groceries. At least 20 to 30 percent more than what it used to be pre-Covid. We had to cut our budget for going out, so we’re able to meet our budget for groceries.
Ray
Prices are way too high. Things are ridiculous. I think they should try to do something to get (prices) down.
“Before, it used to be ten bags. Now, two bags. Same price.”
Ray
Like everyone else, you just have to deal with it. Buy more food, eat less outside. Like, more cooked stuff, instead of going to restaurants.
I have a good job, so it’s alright. But you can still see. Before, it used to be ten bags. Now, two bags: Same price.
Fabian
I’m just trying to get the cheap stuff. Because (everything) is increasing a lot. So, I’m just trying to get the best option, the best offer, and just get that. I just look at the price, and how much is the quantity, and compare. I just try to find the best option.
Right now, I’m just saving money, and buying the cheapest things, just to survive. Everything is increasing 20 percent, 30 percent, so I’m just trying to buy the cheapest stuff. I don’t like that. I never tried this (detergent) before, and I think it’s not gonna be good because of the price. I don’t know if I’m gonna waste my money, but I’m just buying it. I like to buy good things, but right now I’m trying to save money.
“Right now, I’m just saving money, and buying the cheapest things, just to survive. “
Fabian
