A Pak’nSave Gisborne receipt from 1994 has gone viral for giving Kiwis a major throwback to just how cheap groceries used to be.
Of course, we all know grocery prices will have risen over the years, but something about seeing how much staples like cheese used to cost in black and white hits different.
A Kiwi Reddit user shared a snap of this now-historical document, which they found in their parents' garage. The ink might be faded, but the price comparisons are clear as day.
Commenters are feeling nostalgic for the good old days when cartons of Fresh Up concentrate were a lunchbox staple, and you could snag Chelsea buns for just $1.
"Who's this rich kid getting a new 250ml Fresh Up for lunch every day?" one commenter joked. Another chimed in with: "$1 for a Chelsea Bun, those were the days!"
Back then, fresh produce was half of what we're paying today. You could get a kg of bananas for $1.55, and the same amount of carrots for just 95 cents.
"$5.59 for a kg of Colby cheese is the real standout to me," someone mentioned.
Another item costing just a gold coin or two was a dozen eggs. Scanning for just $2.69 in 1994, and going for as cheap as $6.99 these days, is just cluckin’ sad.
"Mmmm, tasty 'Beef Misc'," added a fourth. In 1994, gravy beef cost as little as $3.65. While the exact amount isn't listed on the receipt, that pocket change today would only get you about 150g.
"Looking through my shopping list, it seems like $5 is the new $1.35," someone joked.
We can't help but wish cheap groceries were one of the many 90s trends making a comeback in 2024 - we'd happily trade the return of low-rise jeans for $5 block of cheese!
