Argentinian Couple Shocks Tiktok by Telling How Much Dulce De Leche and Yerba Cost in New Zealand

Ivo and Karu, an Argentinian couple living in New Zealand went to a local kiosk to buy products from their country, only to find the price was higher than they expected. All reflected in a viral TikTok video.

“How much does it hurt to be Argentine in New Zealand?”, the youth from @ivoykaru asked themselves on TikTok, which has already accumulated more than 300,000 views.

They got the idea because they were craving alfajores and ran out of herbs on their anniversary. So… What better way to celebrate love in a land far away than to stock up on Argentinian products?

A very Argentinian kiosk

before, A clarification: Note that since both use New Zealand dollars, 1 New Zealand dollar is approximately 0.61 US dollars.

“We came to a kiosk selling Argentinian products and we’re going to show how much it hurts,” Ivo begins in the video.

The cheapest, according to the boys, are the NZ$1.50 bon au bon chocolates.

The Smiles cookie bag is slightly more expensive at NZ$3.50. That’s exactly one dollar less than all alfajores, which are 4.50 regardless of brand.

He Caramel sauce It is one of the most expensive products: it is worth it, at least in that kiosk, nearby NZ$9.50.

However, very expensive yerba mateSomething like this comes out 20 New Zealand Dollars. “Dan Satur for the Metro Graving” is 4, 50.

Given the value of the prices, Ivo and Karu had to settle for a nice snack: “There’s no romantic dinner…alfajor and mate, nothing more.”

reactions

Obviously, the reactions to the video were mixed, but the majority of Ivo and Karu’s followers were banking on the young men going to New Zealand to try their luck.

“Keep calm, the same thing is worth here without the comma,” one person wrote to him, referring to current prices in Argentina. Many followed the same line: they pointed out how cheap it was compared to the salary that could be earned in dollars.

“They are geniuses! happy wedding anniversary! A great way to celebrate your anniversary! I loved it! Thanks for showing us everything with such good vibes! ”, celebrated another.

Some, more nostalgia, reflected in them: “I came to France 2 months ago, I’m dealing with an Alfajeur or Peppas again”. To this user, Ivo and Karu replied: “Things one values ​​when leaving the country.”

“I know what it is, it’s very valuable. I lived in another country for years, but don’t believe it, everything is very expensive here in Argentina,” explained another.

“Are the salaries there expensive?” Someone asked them, to which they replied: “No, not for the salary, but it is garibela (expensive) compared to the produce here.”

And -albeit less- subdued by high prices: “Too expensive, isn’t it?” A young man wrote.

Who is Evo and Karu?

Both Ivo and Karu are travel influencers who showcase everything they do in New Zealand these days. Interests in the country, what the customs are like there, prices or strange places. They currently have more than 68,000 followers and almost 459 likes on TikTok.

In another video of them going shopping, they explain that New Zealand supermarkets won’t sell alcohol (beer, in their case) to Argentines unless they show their passports or are under 25.

You can also choose whether you are served by a cashier or if the customer passes the product through a machine.