The segment on a family of seven, earning $125000 per annum and the two eldest children have jobs and pay board.
This family spends an obscenly ridiculous amount on groceries ($600) every week, without a scrap of fruit and vegetables, as they can't afford it they state. They purchase McDonalds as they stated it's cheaper than making this stuff at home.
The following is a list of the stupid and nonsensical things associated with this story
* A Current Affair did ZERO research on the statements made
*McDonals IS NOT, IN AMYWAY, CHEAPER, than buying bread rolls, mince, egg, sauce, cheese and lettuce. Also a few potatoes for chips.
1. McDonalds family bundle for 6 $49.85 (the seventh person will have to miss out)
2. 1kg mince. $9.90
lettuce $5.00 (120g mixed leaves )
Tomatoes. $2.45 (4 pieces)
Cheese. $10 (block cheddar 1kg)
Egg. $3.75 (six pack)
Sauce. $1.95 (100 ml tomato sauce)
Bread rolls. $$5.60 (12 bread rolls)
Potatoes. $3.80 (1kg potatoes)
Soft drinks. $3.60 (3 x lemonade 1.25 ltr bottles)
TOTAL. $46.05
I don't know about everyone else but the math above states, hamburger night at home, is far cheaper - everyone eats and there is leftovers to add to other meals, there is also vegetables.
Why did A Current Affair want to embrass this family with their ridiculous and stupid comments?
Obviously this family have no idea how to shop successfully and in a healthy manner for their family.
Maybe A Current Affair should have assisted with budgeting, instead of allowing the family to embrass themselves.