Supermarket prices have gone up since a few years ago(Image: Getty Images)

Life as a student is not easy, with deadlines and a life away from home, it can be hard navigating pre-adulthood especially without a proper source of income.

It's also famous that many students don't follow a proper diet and often opt for easy meals to fill their bellies. Now one person revealed what their food shop looks like and many others couldn't quite get over what the total price was at the end. There was also a variety of bits there - from easy-to-make sachets to multipack crisps.

Space Raiders Nik Naks

Posting on Reddit, the person revealed: "£20 of processed junk as a uni student lol."

In the image, it shows a stash of food, including some easy-to-make sachets from Aldi's exclusive brand Bramwells. There's also a six-pack of Space Raiders, Nik Naks, jelly, a variety of cereal bars, some juices and ramen.

Over in the comments section, the student confirmed the shop was completed across four different stories, including Aldi. They then revealed it cost £26 after forgetting to calculate one item.

Why it matters

Since it was shared, it garnered 310 upvotes and many comments. One said: "Least you're getting your fibre." Another added: "That's actually solid for 20 quid."

A third posted: "I miss being young sometimes - I could happily eat all of that in one evening!"

Others were more curious about the lack of "food" in his haul, to which they replied: "I eat out most days. This stuff is just for the weekends."

What to expect

They also shared: "I should've mentioned this is exclusively for weekends and snacking - not for everyday meals. I wouldn't survive off of this everyday."

Someone also questioned: "How is that only £20? Please post receipt pls."

As of early 2026, the average UK household spends around £119 per week on food shopping, with annual costs nearing the £6,000 mark.

Why people are talking about it

The cost of living crisis has also caused a basic basket of 30 items at budget supermarkets like Aldi or Lidl around £45-£46, while families in the UK can easily spend £150 per week on food.

And since 2022, prices are a whopping 30% higher. Aldi and Lidl remain the cheapest options. It's worth noting buying branded products can increase costs significantly compared to store-brand or cooking from scratch.

£20 of processed junk as a uni student lol.

The wider picture

Announcements set expectations instantly; delivering on them is the slow part, and that delay is where most of the realignment happens.

Key takeaways

  • Supermarket prices have gone up since a few years ago(Image: Getty Images)
  • Life as a student is not easy, with deadlines and a life away from home, it can be hard navigating pre-adulthood especially without a proper source of income
  • In the image, it shows a stash of food, including some easy-to-make sachets from Aldi's exclusive brand Bramwells
  • Over in the comments section, the student confirmed the shop was completed across four different stories, including Aldi
  • Since it was shared, it garnered 310 upvotes and many comments

The numbers worth knowing

  • As of early 2026, the average UK household spends around £119 per week on food shopping, with annual costs nearing the £6,000 mark
  • Since 2022, prices are a whopping 30% higher

In short

As always in the food industry, the gap between what gets announced and what actually reaches people is where the real story will be decided.