I Went Grocery Shopping and Broke Down Over These Crazy Prices

Yeah, the vegetable prices have gone crazy too.

Yesterday evening, I stopped by the mart on my way back from my parents' house, and 4 apples were over 20,000 won lol. Still, apples seem to be the best choice these days. I can't even look at strawberries or cherries. I'm putting them in the cart and then taking them out one by one before checking out...

Well, isn't 5,000 won for a single apple a bit much? It varies by neighborhood, but I bought mine somewhere cheaper. At Homeplus or E-mart, you can usually find smaller ones for around 3,000 won.

Forbidden apple lol

These days, you should check the current prices before buying fruit. Right now, imported or frozen fruit is the way to go. Bananas are especially cheap—less than 500 won each—and frozen mangoes or blueberries are affordable when on sale. If you want fresh fruit, go check out local food direct-sale outlets or the market.

If an apple costs 5,000 won, I'm about to burst into tears... These days I can't even afford grapes lol. Feels like fruit prices have gone up more than my salary.

But honestly, while it's true that prices have gone up a lot, apples were expensive last year too. It was a crop issue, and this year they went up again. Thanks to climate change, fruit prices are only going to keep climbing. Still, if an apple costs 5,000 won, it depends on the variety. Fuji apples are a bit pricey, but Manji apples are the kind that...

Got a source? Which store's standards are these?

Yesterday at the mart I bought 5 apples, but it came to 25,000 won, so I took 2 out before paying. Now when it comes to fruit, buying just one at a time whenever I feel like eating it is better for my peace of mind. Also, I check Coupang and Market Kurly often for discount coupons. You can get things surprisingly cheap. But it's true that prices really have gone up. You can see domestic fruit decreasing and imports increasing...