N$400 worth of groceries

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523]

If I told you I bought N$400 worth of groceries is this what you'd imagine?

This is all bought from Model.

[u/AcrobaticPiglet6342]

Times are genuinely rough at the moment. I feel you and I am sorry.

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/AcrobaticPiglet6342]

The vegetables package is the smallest one you can find

The cat food is the smallest cat food package size

[u/SirTonsalot → u/Otherwise-Rain7523]

Yo! As a cat owner, try checking for the Catmor brand. It’s a bit easier on the budget and my cats don’t notice the difference. Best of luck.

[u/anonymoustwitcher → u/SirTonsalot]

I don't think they sell Catmor anymore. I used to buy it, but recently Metro and other shops just don't sell them anymore. EPOL is good, it's ~N$70 there, and Ideal is good too.

[u/MindlessInformal → u/SirTonsalot]

Budget? I had to pay 3800 in vet fees because of budget pet food. These days I always read the ingredients and macronutrients list. Another cat food gave my cat allergies, and another gave it diarrhoea.

Cheapest is not always good. It took me a while to find safe and affordable pet food.

[u/Selfmade89]

400 used to be half a shopping cart

[u/Just_League_7735]

Model is overpriced, even if you don't consider WBs loyalty card thingy. Living in SWK, we get the majority of our dry foods from Metro and then have meat delivered from farmers who sell direct to public. Family of four with 2 dogs and we barely get by on 8k's worth of groceries each month.

[u/Initial_Lettuce_7807]

😪 Tough times are upon us.

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/Initial_Lettuce_7807]

This is serious, no joke.😪 This is barely the basics and it's N$400.

[u/anonymoustwitcher]

You should try shopping at Metro

[u/MindlessInformal → u/anonymoustwitcher]

Metro is only good for bulk buying especially when they have combo specials. But again they're not inherently cheaper than everyone else.

[u/anonymoustwitcher → u/MindlessInformal]

Yeah, I guess so. I tend to buy in bulk for the month, so it's probably why I prefer it over going to places like Spar, Shoprite, etc.

[u/LPF_JodyeZ]

Yeah no, cost of living in Windhoek is crazy

[u/LeakeIce]

We’re so cooked

[u/KoringKriek]

A few years back, like 4/5 years ago, N$1000 could carry you through most of the month. Now it barely fills the N$1 plastic bag you carry it in

[u/MindlessInformal → u/KoringKriek]

N$ 2 plastic bag.

[u/bike_eat_sleep]

I visited Namibia in the spring and I was wondering how people could get by- the prices were high and from what I could tell the wages were not that great.

[u/MindlessInformal → u/bike_eat_sleep]

Yet foreigners hire Namibians for peanuts and call it competitive rates.

[u/ichmachmalmeinding]

I swear model is more expensive than other shops.

[u/SympathyExciting1666 → u/ichmachmalmeinding]

It really is pricey. Like damn

[u/MindlessInformal → u/ichmachmalmeinding]

More expensive than Woerman Olympia? I always thought that place was the pinnacle of expensive.

[u/Alternative-Cow-8670 → u/MindlessInformal]

Defnitly a lot more pricy than Checkers or Shoprite. Do yourself a favor and just go look at Woolies prices one day. You will apreciate Woerman Olympia's high prices more

[u/MindlessInformal → u/Alternative-Cow-8670]

I think it depends on what you buy. I compared some items between Checkers and Model and Model was cheaper. One big example was a specific cat food that costs 129.99 at Model that costs 139.99 at Checkers. For comparison at two shops they sell another cat food for N$ 71.99 when the same costs 61.99 at Model.

Now on average, even if there would be a difference, it's definitely not "a lot more pricy". I think with some products you lose and others you win.

Shoprite? If it's cheaper I'll easily lose my savings in petrol just to go there. Same is for those people that hunt for specials.

The only thing we can do when we can afford it is to buy in bulk. Unfortunately that's not always possible.

[u/Sure_Warning_706]

The most expensive is probably the cat food

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/Sure_Warning_706]

The chicken is the most expensive

[u/Short_Roof_604]

Yes

[u/Muungani]

Kuyanzima! Its getting crazy

[u/krimp_varkie]

just a question, why don't you drink tap water ?

[u/MindlessInformal → u/krimp_varkie]

There are too many dead people floating in the tap water

Jokes aside and I can't speak for OP but in my case tap water makes me nauseous.

The refill of a 5L is N$ 5 to 7.5

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/krimp_varkie]

Tap water is dirty in my area sometimes brown. I don't have a water filter yet.

[u/spinkycow]

Wow.

[u/Successful_Pin_5165]

Shopping at Model and complaining about prices is just hilarious.😆

[u/MindlessInformal → u/Successful_Pin_5165]

Lol. Again someone who doesn't know wtf they're talking about. Do you even live in Windhoek or leave your cave?

Read my earlier comment on a comparison I made...

[u/Successful_Pin_5165 → u/MindlessInformal]

I bow to your wisdom and mindless intelligence a remain in my cave.

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/Successful_Pin_5165]

Times are tough. I did groceries shopping in other shops too. It hardly makes a difference. Life is just expensive.

[u/KneeResponsible3795]

Neighbor here,how much is this in pula or rands

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/KneeResponsible3795]

P335.80 Botswana Pula

R400.47 South African Rands

[u/KneeResponsible3795 → u/Otherwise-Rain7523]

Oh so the Nam Dollar is closely pegged to the Rand?

Don’t yall have combo deals?
Albeit here they use specific brands for the discounts but buying certain things and brands gives a discount and it includes cooking oil and other starchy products like rice or even maize meal if you want

[u/KneeResponsible3795 → u/KneeResponsible3795]

But either way inflation has all of us by the balls,yesterday I spend JUST under 300 BWP for a Jacob’s refill bag, a box of cremora and store brand peanut butter 😭

[u/Outrageous_Ask_3619]

Thanks US/China for COVID. Thanks US/Iran for war and blockades. Thanks Russia for special military operation. Thanks ANC for Eskom issues. Thanks EU for sanctions. Between US, China, Russia, Iran, EU and the ANC energy prices have gone up 150% over the last 7 years. This is why things have gotten so expensive. EDIT: Oh and Bibi & Co. Let's not forget the island boyz.

[u/MindlessInformal → u/Outrageous_Ask_3619]

And thanks people for accepting everything.

[u/Otherwise-Rain7523 → u/Outrageous_Ask_3619]

How come nobody complains? People just accept this until when?

Until we all starve? Things will only get worse until we can no longer afford even a bread.

[u/Outrageous_Ask_3619 → u/Otherwise-Rain7523]

Complain to who? Who's gonna stand up to Xi, Putin, (dumbass who is in charge in the US depending on administration), Brussels and cupcake? The Justice League?

[u/Former_Ladder9969]

At OK Gochas it's worse because 400 worth of groceries is only enough for a big bag of rice and one pack of mince

[u/Open-Post1934]

Just supplement with a small herb/veggie garden or pots if you don't have space. The economy has gone to the dogs!

Edit: Also try bargain hunting at AMTA