“Each season, the quality keeps getting worse as the prices continue to rise.”
It’s hard to ignore the fact that life is becoming absurdly expensive.
Redditoru/schaudheryasked, “Whatsgotten so expensivethat you no longer purchase it?”
“My wife and I have three kids.
We used to make Friday a more relaxing evening by ordering takeout food.
It’s just not worth it anymore.”
“Live sporting events.
My husband and I recently went to an MLB game.
These days, a frozen pizza is becoming almost more expensive than fresh pizza.”
4.“Meat.
All the cuts of beef that used to be cheap are now outrageously expensive.
Oxtail, beef shank, flank steak, skirt steak, even top round.
It’s hard to find anything for a decent price.”
“Menstrual products like pads and tampons.
It’s a whole different issue entirely.
Period poverty has surged in the United States lately.”
Even the 6-inch subs are over $7 now…and that’s before chips and soda."
Im so infuriatingly tired of subscription apps.
The worst is when you download the app for free, only to get stonewalled by a subscription page.
Lets go back to a one-time fee, like."
“Grocery shopping has become stressful, even at the ‘cheaper’ markets.
These days, even the no-name, store-brand products have become notably more expensive.”
I bought two sets of tickets this year for bands I’ve wanted to see for over 20 years.
One concert cost me $600 for two tickets, and the other was $300 for two.
The ridiculous part, though, is that the fees alone cost more than one ticket.
11.“Soda.
I used to enjoy a Sprite occasionally.
They used to be $20 a class where I live.
Theyre now $40 a class.
Its just too much.”
13.“Cereal!
The boxes have gotten so small, and theyre like $7!”
“The price of a new bra is freaking insane.
And a bra is not something you’re free to cheap out on.
I lost weight recently and had to replace my bras.
I wanted to cry.”
“Going to the movies.
It’s gotten to the point where going to the movies has to be a rare occurrence.”
“Streaming services with all of their price hikes.
I canceled one of my subscriptions after their last price raise and honestly have not missed it.
“Food truck meals.
“Fast food in general.
“Having a pet .
Ive had pets my whole life, but I lost my last cat a few years ago.
I miss having a companion, but I know I cannot afford beyond basic care right now.
If an emergency arose, I couldn’t pay for it.”
“Greeting cards $7?
My espresso machine paid for itself in no time.”
“Getting my nails done.
When I was a kid, a mani and pedi cost $15.”
“Restaurants, even pickup.
25.And finally, “Simply existing.
I feel like I cant walk out of my front door without automatically spending $20.”
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