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How much can basic Indian grocery items cost in the US? Woman’s Insta video may surprise you

The video showing the woman buying basic Indian grocery items at an US store created a buzz online.

Published on: Jul 2, 2022, 10:51:05 IST
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Have you ever wondered how much the basic Indian grocery items cost in the US? Even if you haven’t, now you have a video that showcases exactly that. Posted on Instagram, the video shares how much some of the most basic items like a jhadu [broom] or a packet of Maggi costs in America.

The image, taken from the viral Instagram video, shows the woman buying Indian grocery items at a store in the US. (Instagram/@goofwoman)
The image, taken from the viral Instagram video, shows the woman buying Indian grocery items at a store in the US. (Instagram/@goofwoman)

Digital content creator Gunjan Saini, who goes by Goofwoman on Instagram, shared the video on her personal page. “Another - How much did We Spend Video! Come let’s shop for Indian Groceries in America!” she wrote and posted the video.

The clip opens to show her inside a store holding a jhadu. She then goes on to pick different items which are not usually considered costly in India. Towards the end of the video she also shares the total amount and it may surprise you.

Take a look at the video:

The video has been shared last month. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than 1.3 lakh likes. The post has also prompted people to come up with various reactions.

“It’s the milk?” posted an Instagram user. “Omg it’s too much,” shared another. “Totally agree! I think it’s something to do with the milk. Chai doesn’t taste the way I would want it to be. “Hey that’s where I shop!!” posted a fourth. “Omggg,” wrote a fifth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More