How cost of living increases are hitting everyday Aussies at grocery store
A rise in cost of living is hitting everyday Aussies in the back pocket with yesterday's inflation figures suggesting things are set to get worse.
Groceries are one of the hardest hit items with some supermarkets seeing a jump in price of 13 per cent.
Today spoke with shoppers at a Gold Coast store this morning, who said prices are "getting out of control".
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"It's doubled - or even more," local woman Vera told Today.
"One cabbage cost me $10."
Today asked viewers on social media what other examples they have seen of cost of living going up in supermarkets, with one mum saying she has seen her weekly shop go up around $100 to $150 per week.
"Everything has gone up by heaps. My old washing liquid was $24 for four litres, now it's $36," Nikki posted on Facebook.
"The amount of specials has gone down and the percentage off on those specials has also decreased," Reece posted.
"A three litre home brand milk and loaf of bread was $7.89 - I nearly fell over," posted Meagan.
If you have seen other examples of how cost of living increases are impacting your everyday shop - let us know on the Today Facebook page.
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