Mangoes At Rs 2,400, Bhindi At Rs 650 Per Kg: Price Of Indian Groceries In London Shocks Internet
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In the video, Chavi Agarwal, originally from Delhi and now residing in London, took her Instagram followers on a detailed tour of an Indian grocery store in the British capital.
A video showing the exorbitant cost of Indian grocery staples in London has gone viral and captured the attention of Indian consumers. In the video, Chavi Agarwal, originally from Delhi and now residing in London, took her Instagram followers on a detailed tour of an Indian grocery store in the British capital. She highlighted the price discrepancies between Indian favourites sold in London compared to their prices back home. For instance, Ms Agarwal pointed out that a packet of Lay's Magic Masala, which costs Rs 20 in India, was being sold for Rs 95 in London. Similarly, a pack of Maggi was marked up to Rs 300 in the London store.
In the video, Ms Agarwal went on to reveal the cost of other Indian grocery staples as well. She said paneer, an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine, costs Rs 700, while Alphonso mangoes were priced at Rs 2,400 for six. Bhindi (okra) was listed at Rs 650 per kilogram. Bitter gourd (karela) was priced even higher at Rs 1,000 per kilogram.
Watch the video below:
