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Viral Clip Shows Germany-Return Shopper Stunned by Indian Grocery Prices

Commenters emphasize purchasing power parity to explain the price gap.

Overview

  • The Instagram video posted by @verychalanttrish has drawn about 2.5 million views as of October 27.
  • In the clip, the man compares a ₹20 Tic Tac in India to roughly ₹200 in Germany and notes a 2.25-litre Coca-Cola at ₹95 versus about ₹250 there.
  • The checkout screen shows a total near €12.5, or about ₹1,273, which he reacts to as unexpectedly low.
  • The post is framed with on-screen text reading “POV: when everything in India is cheaper” and captioned “Average Germany Return.”
  • Reactions range from NRIs calling the experience relatable to users citing PPP, wage and currency effects, and product quality or availability differences.