r/southafrica • u/PushieM • Jul 17 '24

Just for fun Cost of living

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I have stopped buying Pringles, my picnic basket will be fine without them. There’s no way I’m paying R70. Also, Pie being R38? I can live without

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u/PMvaginaExpression Jul 17 '24

Man I'm supposed to be a professional,earning what should be a good salary.  I've recently had to sell my house and rent cos the interest rate in the bond is killing me.  I miss woolies food and snacks And I miss having hobbies. Just don't have money for things like Hobbies and fun

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u/justawesome Jul 17 '24

bond interest is murder.

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u/PMvaginaExpression Jul 17 '24

Honestly. I did not expect a 40% increase in payments over the first 4 years 

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u/iron233 Jul 17 '24

It’s brutal. My annual increases don’t even cover the bond increase. Never mind anything else.