‘Itni si dahi ₹200 mein': Indian woman in Canada shows sky-high grocery prices, sparks debate
(Also read: Ex-Indian who became Canadian now eyes permanent return to India: 'Biggest mistake of my life')
In the video, which has garnered nearly 55k views, Kanupria can be seen saying, 'Guys, dhaniya ₹90 ka mil raha hai Canada mein, so let's come with me to grocery shopping in Canada. Ek gobhi jo India mein ₹20-25 ki mil jaati hai, yahan pe ₹237 ki hai. 1 ginger ₹177, 1 carrot ₹66, 1 mango ₹106, 1 apple ₹78, 1 potato ₹78, matlab kuch khaya nahi ja sakta, itna mehnga hai. 1 lb garlic ₹395, 4 litre milk ₹396, itni si dahi ₹200 ki mil rahi hai aur ek bread ka packet ₹230 ka milta hai Canada mein.'
(Translation: 'Coriander is selling for ₹90 in Canada, so come with me for grocery shopping here. A cauliflower that costs ₹20-25 in India is ₹237 here. One piece of ginger costs ₹177, one carrot ₹66, one mango ₹106, one apple ₹78, and one potato ₹78. It's so expensive you can barely eat anything. A pound of garlic is ₹395, four litres of milk ₹396, a small tub of yoghurt ₹200, and a packet of bread ₹230 in Canada.')
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The video is shared with a caption that reads, 'Ever felt broke after buying just bread and milk? Welcome to Canada. Comparing grocery prices in India vs Canada — prepare to be shocked!'
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The clip quickly attracted attention, with several viewers expressing surprise, amusement, and even criticism. One viewer remarked that in India, 'dhania is often the free gift with your vegetables.' Another commented, 'Some information for the curious minds.' A third wrote, 'Jaisi kamai waisi kharchey,' suggesting that the cost of living is in proportion to earnings.
One user pointed out, 'Well, you're not living in India. If you want to live then go back. Don't start comparing the prices because you're not earning money in rupees either.' Another noted, 'Some products are expensive compared with India, but the quality of food is way better than India.'
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