A Gurgaon woman has sparked an online conversation after comparing grocery prices across a roadside vendor and quick commerce platforms. Taking to Instagram, Mahek Akhtar shared a video documenting her experiment to find the most affordable option while settling into life in the city.
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In the clip, she said, “Roadside vendor, Blinkit, or Instamart, where can you find the cheapest groceries in Gurgaon? I bought beetroot, some coriander, fruits, and many vegetables from a roadside vendor. Along with this, I got coriander and green chilies for free. For this, I paid 280 rupees. Then I ordered the same items on Blinkit. I quickly added everything to the cart and saw that my total for the same amount of stuff was around 365 rupees. After that, I placed the same order on Instamart as well, where my total was 333 rupees. My roadside vendor is the cheapest option.”
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She also captioned the video, “While I’m exploring my new life in Gurgaon, I’m on a mission to see what habits can make it cost-effective! Aur bhai, even now traditional vegetable vendors are cheaper than Blinkit and Instamart! Haan haan, I know delivery ghar par hoti hai and blah blah! But every corner has a vegetable vendor.”
Watch the clip here:
Internet reacts to price comparison
The video, which has garnered several reactions online, drew mixed responses from viewers who weighed convenience against cost. One user wrote, “This is so true, local vendors are always cheaper.” Another said, “You are not counting delivery convenience, time is also money.” A third commented, “I still prefer Blinkit for late night needs, but for regular groceries, street vendors win.”
Some users highlighted quality and bargaining aspects. “You can even negotiate with vendors, that makes it more affordable,” one comment read. A different user pointed out, “Instamart and Blinkit are for comfort, not for saving money.”
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Others echoed her findings. “In every city, sabzi walas are cheaper, nothing new but still good reminder,” one wrote, while another said, “This comparison was needed, people often ignore local sellers.“
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