Belarus Shoppers Fume Over Skyrocketing Grocery Prices at Major Hypermarkets
A woman from Belarus recently took to Threads to express her frustration over rising food prices at two major hypermarkets. She described the cost of basic groceries at Korona and Green as shockingly high compared to other stores. Her post quickly sparked a debate among shoppers about affordability and quality.
The woman highlighted specific price differences to support her concerns. At Korona, cucumbers sell for 5 rubles each, while the same product costs 10 rubles in other shops. Tomatoes were another point of comparison: Korona charges 13.15 rubles, whereas elsewhere they go for just 4.5 rubles. Cherry tomatoes at Korona are priced at 9.10 rubles per pack.
Some commenters argued that the issue wasn’t just high prices but also low wages making groceries unaffordable. Others pointed out that cheaper tomatoes often tasted artificial, like plastic, while better-quality ones remained expensive across all retailers. Many questioned who these inflated prices were meant to target. The discussion expanded beyond Korona and Green, with users sharing similar frustrations about food costs in other stores. While some defended the hypermarkets, citing convenience and product range, others insisted that basic groceries had become too costly for average earners.
The woman’s post drew attention to the gap between food prices and local incomes. Shoppers now face a choice between lower-quality produce and paying more for better options. The debate reflects wider concerns about affordability in Belarus’s retail sector.
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