South Africans Debate Value Of Woman’s $11 Meal In The United States

A South African woman living in America has set local social media ablaze after posting a video of a takeout meal she picked up. Thousands of viewers jumped in to share their thoughts on whether the price was worth it.

The TikTok creator filmed herself inside a car on 23 October, reacting with visible amusement before turning the camera towards a container of steak and rice. The on-screen caption read “iPlate I ase America😭,” pointing to the lighthearted frustration behind the post. The South African @samukelisiwem92 explained she ordered a plate because she misses hot meals typically sold at taxi ranks in South Africa. The food is usually pap or rice with beef, pork or chicken and salads to achieve a seven-colour type of meal.

The video quickly drew over 1,300 comments, with South Africans split right down the middle on whether the meal represented value for money. Tshamano Mukhethwa said: “The plate is reasonable for the price. $12 makes sense; stop converting currency. To me $12 is like R12; I ignore the conversion.” KG🇿🇦 added a sticker to drive the point home, commenting: “Ayikho yin i Rank Laphooi.” Others, however, were not convinced. Fluff said: “Expensive. More than R200, and no salads.” sunshine noted: “No coleslaw, beetroot, potato salad nyana.”

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