Deli dismay: Outrage erupts as shopper uncovers staggering cost of the humble ham sandwich

As living costs continue to climb, the weekly grocery shopping trip now brings a fresh shock to consumers, highlighting the growing financial pressure we currently face.

That was certainly the case for one shopper, whose recent routine trip to the grocery store triggered a hotbed of controversy after she shared her shock at the high prices of ham sandwich ingredients.

The unsuspecting shopper took to Twitter to share her disbelief at the eye-watering total for what was once considered a simple and affordable lunch option, igniting a social media firestorm.

⛔️ COST OF LIVING IN AUSTRALIA

1 x Loaf of Bread
1 x Ham (10 slices)
1 x Cheese 500g

Cost ?24.80 ‼️

Woolworths supermarket pic.twitter.com/7zkJmUa68a

— Miss Madeleine (@MadsMelbourne) November 22, 2023

Little did she know that her revelation would resonate with a chorus of shoppers who had also felt the sting of unexpected grocery costs recently.

It’s almost cheaper to eat out ?

— ScomoCchio ?? ?? ?? (@ScomoCchio) November 22, 2023

The cost of everything is absolutely ridiculous!

— katy ? (@KatyKray73) November 22, 2023

Wife just bought some ham at last shop. As I opened it I nearly fell over when I seen the price – $21.99/KG

— Dennis Evans (@Radog65) November 22, 2023

Dont forget $12 per head of lettuce was a thing recently, price of eggs also skyrocketed.
Funny how Coles & Woolies (and banks) have never made so much profit as in the past few years.
Have to shop at your local grocer/farmers market for now, I will.???????

— MojitoMojo☮️ #PulseChain.Com LIFE IS AWESOME! ?? (@JoeBlog00171987) November 22, 2023

I don’t know how people are coping to feed themselves! ?

— timbuctoo (@LeanneBayens) November 22, 2023

While some were surprised and raised concerns about the high cost, others wondered if the shopper could have saved money by shopping around.

Not sure if that is right.
Bread = $3.50-4
Cheese = $7-10
Ham = $10/10 slices?

The price is more like $15-17

— Tim (@timfinally) November 22, 2023

If people want to pay extra for pretty pictures on your packaging that you just end up throwing away, go right ahead! ? This would cost me $15 tops.

In saying that it sucks twice as much for those with dietary requirements.

— Angelus #AlitaArmy (@DavidBirch1982) November 22, 2023

Let’s also not forget, depending on where you live, the supermarket prices fluctuate.

— The opinionated Black woman ~ Aunty (@Theblackfemini3) November 22, 2023

You can make it cheaper by buying woollies bread for $2.70

— K8IE ?? (@K8IEwicksels) November 22, 2023

As the nation continues to grapple with soaring costs at the supermarket checkout, shoppers nationwide are turning to social media to express their astonishment at the seemingly relentless rise in the cost of food.

The spike in grocery costs certainlty struck a nerve with one disgruntled shopper who took to social media to share the high cost of what was meant to be a “smaller” shop at his local Woolworths.

“Have a go at this,” the shopper said in the video.

“It’s one of the smaller trolleys, too.

“Some bacon, did get a baby formula in there, that was $30 but even still. There’s a couple packets of sausages in there. This just cost me almost $400. This is f**ked. This is an absolute joke. Look at this receipt. F**k me.”

This is crazy. Why is Australia’s cost of living so high? Will it come down? pic.twitter.com/9GIAn4Vr9G

— Clown Down Under ? (@clowndownunder) November 13, 2023

A Woolworths spokesperson told news.com that the supermarket chain is “acutely aware” of the pressure associated with rising costs and that they are “doing more everyday to help customers spend less”.