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NDTV
11-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
"Prepare To Be Shocked": Woman Compares Grocery Prices In India vs Canada
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A video is going viral on Instagram wherein an Indian woman in Canada can be seen sharing the prices of common vegetables and fruits sold in a supermarket. "Ever felt broke after buying just bread and milk? Welcome to Canada. Comparing grocery prices in India vs Canada-prepare to be shocked," the content creator shared in the caption. " Kamjor dil ke log kripya iss video ko na dekhe (This video is not for the faint-hearted)," she adds in the video. She begins the supermarket tour by sharing the shocking price of coriander leaves, a common green used in garnishing almost every Indian sabzi. "Guys, dhaniya Rs 90 ka mil raha hai Canada mein, so let's come with me to grocery shopping in Canada," she says. From bread and yoghurt to carrots and mangoes, the content creator shares the Canadian prices of some of the most popular groceries among Indians. " Ek gobhi jo India mein Rs 20-25 ki mil jaati hai, yahan pe Rs 237 ki hai. 1 ginger Rs 177, 1 carrot Rs 66, 1 mango Rs 106, 1 apple Rs 78, 1 potato Rs 78, matlab kuch khaye hi nahi sakte, itna mehnga hai. 1 lb garlic Rs 395, 4 litre milk Rs 396, itni si dahi Rs 200 ki mil rahi hai aur ek bread ka packet Rs 230 ka milta hai Canada mein. (A cauliflower that costs Rs 20-25 in India is Rs 237 here. One piece of ginger costs Rs 177, one carrot costs Rs 66, one mango costs Rs 106, one apple costs Rs 78, and one potato costs Rs 78. It's so expensive you can barely eat anything. A pound of garlic is Rs 395, four litres of milk Rs 396, a small tub of yoghurt Rs 200, and a packet of bread Rs 230 in Canada.)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kanupria | Canada Explorer (@kanutalescanada) The viral video has received mixed reactions online. Take a look at the comments section: A user quipped, "In our country, Dhaniya is often the 'free gift' with your vegetables, sometimes vendors even insist on giving it to you even if you don't need it!" Another said, "We won't change our desi mindset of converting dollars to rupees even after earning and spending in dollars." What do you think of this grocery price comparison between India and Canada? Share with us in the comments below.
NDTV
28-06-2025
- NDTV
Watch: Indian Woman Shows "Reality Of Canada", Massive Queue For Just 5 Job Positions
Dozens of Indians and other foreign students in Canada have been seen queuing up to seek jobs at a modest employment fair. Taking to Instagram, an Indian woman living in Canada shared a video of the long queue of applicants outside the job fair, highlighting the intense competition for employment among international students. In the clip, she addresses a common perception among many Indians that foreign countries guarantee abundant job opportunities and a better lifestyle, and contrasts it with the challenging reality faced by many international students. "Guys, hamare jo Indian friends ya relatives hain jinko lagta hai ki Canada mein bahut jobs aur paisa hai, unko ye video dikha dena," the Indian woman says in the video. She then shows the long queue of job seekers outside the employment fair. She reveals that the job opening is for a basic internship and that only 5 to 6 people will be hired. "This is the reality of Canada. If you're prepared for this, then come to Canada-otherwise India is better," the woman says. "Life abroad isn't always a dream. Sometimes it's just... a long queue," the caption of the post reads. Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kanupria | Canada Explorer (@kanutalescanada) The clip, which has gone viral, highlights the job crisis and rising unemployment in Canada. It has prompted a wave of reactions from both immigrants and those aspiring to move abroad. "First honest video I saw of letting people know the truth. There are other influencers trying to give people the wrong information and impression to move to Canada," wrote one user. "Same situation here in Toronto. Even for survival jobs, it's a long wait," commented another. "Everyone thinks it's a land of opportunity until they see the reality," said a third user. However, some users were more optimistic. "Yes, it's tough, but with the right skills, you can still make it," wrote one user. "This is exaggerated. There are jobs if you know where to look," said another. "Vancouver has jobs , the issue is skill mismatch, not job shortage. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Lululemon, BC Hydro, Telus, FortisBC, and Vancouver Coastal Health are always hiring. It's about having the right skills, not blaming the city/country," one user wrote. "Only entry level jobs have competition, once you have experience and skills you will be valued," said another.
