Amanda Griffiths recently went to Lidl in Spain to do her food shop, but she was left floored by the bill. She showed off her “shopping haul”, and people couldn’t get over what she paid
When we go abroad, it’s normal to want to do a little supermarket shopping. After all, a lot of people self-cater when they go on holiday, so it’s normal to want to stock up on food; however, one woman recently had a bit of a shock when she headed to Lidl in Spain to do her shopping.
Amanda Griffiths, who posts as The Griffs on TikTok, recently detailed her experience in a video online. She decided to stick to Lidl to do her shop and she spent around €114.00, which works out at around £96.00, and she admitted the prices have “definitely gone up.”
In the clip, she said she was hoping the food would last them a while, apart from having to nip out for things like bread and milk. She then showed off what she managed to bag for the price tag, and it’s not the first time people have been shocked by the ongoings in Spain.
Various items were included in the haul such as a watermelon, a large packet of toilet roll, beers, crisps, soft drinks, Cava and some cleaning products. She also bought essential staples like fruit, vegetables, meat and snacks.
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In the caption, Amanda admitted inflation is “definitely present” in Spain, noting that the price of fruit and vegetables has “definitely gone up.” She said, for this reason, she thinks it’s really important that people don’t waste food.
Since the video was shared, it’s been viewed hundreds of times, and dozens of people were quick to comment too. They shared all sorts of thoughts and personal stories.
One wrote: “I do think it was worth it – the fruit looks lovely.” Another added: “That’s cheaper than here I’m sure. Great haul lovely lady.”
Amanda confessed she thinks it’s cheaper than the UK, but she added the prices have “definitely gone up” in Spain too. A third person had a different idea, writing: “Everything seems fairly priced in all fairness. Lovely fruit.”
Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: “The wine is so cheap. Wow.” Someone else also chimed in with: “Honestly, they (the prices) do keep going up.”
Regarding food prices in Spain, Euro Weekly states: “The prices for drinks and snacks have surged by 50% in tourist zones. Across Spain, sun-seeking tourists on tight budgets, locals struggling with rising costs and familiar anxieties have resurfaced once again.
“Has the food suddenly become unaffordable? According to the latest data, the Spanish overall food inflation sits around 2.2%, which is roughly in line with the wider Eurozone.
“There is inflation in Spain, and prices are higher than they were in 2024. However, the idea is that Spain might be experiencing a food price crisis, but the data suggests otherwise.”
It was also reported Spain’s food, alcohol and tobacco prices increased by 2.2% in April, according to the EU’s official harmonised index. The Eurozone food and drink inflation stands at around 2.2% at present, which is said to have decreased a little.
