As the days go by, inflation seems to be on the winning side around me because there's a greater chance that an item bought at a given price today, will likely increase in price some weeks ahead. Hence, one need to either carry extra cash or go home without some items. Unfortunately, the latter has been a must for me in recent times ๐.
For this week's #marketfriday, I had in mind of getting some cosmetics and food items. Among the cosmetics was my baby's diapers and wipes, toothpaste, liquid antiseptic, bathing soap for me and wifey, and a body spray at least. Well, you can see some of the items in the collage below.
Getting to the deathtrap entrance leading to the Eziukwu (cemetery) market, I was greeted warmly by the image of the fallen heavy duty vehicle below.
I don't know how it happened and didn't care to ask because I know how bad the road has been. The sight of the vehicle only made me more focused on getting the items I need so that I can leave the area immediately. That's exactly what I did despite brushing Shoulders with some passersby.
I made my way to the nearest minimart where I got the items below
The prices can be seen on the receipt in the image, however the dollar equivalent is as follows:
- Toothpaste ~ $3
- Bathing soap ~ $2
- Dettol antiseptic liquid ~ $2.1
At the check out counter where the items were packed and checked against the payment receipt.
Observing closely and doing mental evaluation of the funds at hand.
From there I went to where I will term as my $10 purchase point. Sorry to disappoint you, it wasn't food but one of the items in the image below:
Diapers station ๐คญ
After exhausting my bargaining power, I could only get a diaper without any wipes. I reasoned that we still had some wipes gifted us for the baby by friends and well-wishers. I got size 4 of the diapers because my 4months baby has been growing big like me. Lol. Unfortunately, the diapers cost about $10 currently unlike what I remember buying one previously at a cheaper rate.
This is my $10 worth of item. ๐ญ What does such item cost around you?
From that market, I proceeded to another market where my mom has assisted in getting food items for my family. I only reimbursed her with a little addition.
The #marketfriday by @dswigle posts is a fun way we learn from others globally. You can read the rules on this post.
Imagine getting a particular antiseptic yesterday and today, the amount you got it yesterday can't even buy the same antiseptic product today... It's really killing and frustrating
It's quite unfortunate my sister. We will keep pushing though.
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Prices are going sky high here, every week they are increasing and not wuth pennies,its scary how bad its getting.
Jeez. That's really scary. I thought it was only so around me.
Thanks for checking up on me. ๐ค
Its everywhere, there's no sign of it slowing down either.
Look after yourself ๐
Do take care of yourself too, and stay awesome.
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