An Indian woman in London set out to test what she could buy with just Rs 100 at a local grocery store, only to find that even the most basic items were out of reach.
The experiment was shared by Gagan and Arun, an Indian couple known for posting travel tips and experiences on Instagram.
In the video, Gagan introduced the challenge by holding up a Rs 100 note and explaining that she would walk into a grocery store in London to see what it could get her.
Once inside, she headed straight to the sandwich section and picked up a simple cheese sandwich, only to be surprised when she checked the price, around Rs 143, already exceeding her entire budget. Determined to find something within range, she continued browsing through the store, looking at smaller, everyday essentials.
She considered items like a bottle of water, biscuits, and even a portion of cabbage, but quickly realised that each of them individually, or even combined, pushed her well beyond the Rs 100 limit. The challenge soon turned into a search for the cheapest possible item in the store.
After scanning multiple shelves, she finally managed to find something within budget, a packet of carrots priced at around Rs 75. The moment emphasised just how limited purchasing power Rs 100 holds in a city like London, especially when compared to prices back home in India.
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The video sparked a wave of reactions online, with several users comparing the cost of living between India and the UK.
Some commenters pointed out that Rs 100 would go much further in India, saying one could easily buy multiple items for the same amount back home, making the contrast even more striking.
Others argued that such comparisons are not entirely fair, noting that London is a significantly more expensive global city and should not be directly compared with what they referred to as “third world” economies.
While the experiment was lighthearted, it ended up bringing into light a broader reality about currency value and cost of living differences across countries. For some viewers, the video served as a stark reminder that what seems like a modest amount in one country may hold very little value in another.
