Inflation is biting our asses hard but I’m one of those people who would argue that things aren’t that bad just yet.

I Took ₦1k to a Grocery Store. Here’s How It Went Down

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.

I Took ₦1k to a Grocery Store. Here’s How It Went Down

Instant noodles 

I Took ₦1k to a Grocery Store. Here’s How It Went Down

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

I Took ₦1k to a Grocery Store. Here’s How It Went Down

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 

Got a story to share? Send a pitch here.

OUR MISSION

Zikoko amplifies African youth culture by curating and creating smart and joyful content for young Africans and the world.