A Nigerian couple recently showcased the abundance of items they could afford with the minimum hourly wage in the U.K., all purchased from a British store. The couple, documented their shopping spree on the wife's TikTok account, @the.pretty.oreo, revealing the variety of items they acquired with the equivalent of one hour's pay in the U.K.
Breaking down the economics, the couple highlighted that the minimum hourly wage for workers in the U.K. is £10, approximately 15 thousand Naira. The video showcased their market run, revealing a pack of onions, a bag of chips, chicken thighs, chocolates, 10 packets of spaghetti, a pizza, surface cleaner, and various other items they were able to purchase with the earnings of an hour's work.
The quantity of items they acquired left many internet users astonished. Some reactions include:
@38 BABY🧸❤️🩹 exclaimed: “Omo me I go work 24 hours oo 😂😂”
@⬅️Here & There ➡️ remarked: “For Naija that shopping pass 30k”
@Kelvinson commented: “Our brothers and sisters overseas will say don’t come oo we dey suffer for abroad 😅 all na format”
@Hajia Wan noted: “In the UK, rent and things in connection with rent are the only problem 😂. Food is very cheap.”
@Precious Dex added: “If this is true, we’re suffering in Canada.”
For a detailed look at their shopping experience, you can watch the video [here](https://www.tiktok.com/@the.pr ... 51173).
@the.pretty.oreoHow we spent the minimum wage! #MinimumWage #UK #UKLife #Shopwithme
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