I went shopping yesterday, got the necessary old cereals, rusks, rice, tinned foods eg tomatoes, about 2 weeks worth of meat and it came up to 2k. I havent gotten any fruit and veg or milk, and that would probably have to spend another R2k on food for the month. That is what Cerebus budgets for us, and is ok, but I was actually in shock how much things have gone up even in this last month. Regular old Ouma rusks used to be R18-20 on an expensive month, now it is R27-R30. My sister told me to ditch Pick a Pay and shop at Shoprite as she is sure she is saving some doing her shopping there. Regular lean mince is now R82 per kilo. I havent bought much meat as I was told a certain small shop in Strand where we live actually sells meat at better prices, and I am yet to find fruit and veg that is good quality and better priced. I found another little stall in Strand, super affordable, but you have to consume all the fruit and veg you bought on the day, as they are super ripe. Also no use.
Main reason why we buy at Pick a pay - Vitality, some months I end up hardly paying for gym, and even Vitality, but yeah, wondering if it is really a saving, as Pick a pay seems expensive.
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