Recently, Kenyan social media went abuzz when a user shared the price of Arimis, a popular milking jelly known for its moisturizing and skin-caring properties, while it was being sold in a shop in the US. The revelation sparked a flurry of mixed reactions among netizens, highlighting the stark difference in pricing between the two countries.
In the US, where the cost of living is generally higher compared to Kenya, Arimis was being retailed at a staggering Sh 2600. This was a significant markup from its usual price in Kenya, which hovers around Sh 126, depending on the location.
Here are some of the notable reactions from Kenyans:
Pedi wa Juja: “Heri nirudi kunyonga na kikohozi tu” (I’d rather stick to using cough syrup for my needs)
Virgin Mary: These things are expensive my fren 😹😹
Sultan Sudy: No wonder hii kampuni haiwezi anguka wallae 😂 (No wonder this company can never fall, indeed)
Victor Kuloba: 2,600 Kes. Seems women are in over-abundance.
S. Wanyoike: USA and oils are very serious.
Mr 254: Is the same case when vehicles are more expensive in our country compared to their origin.
VK: It’s costing less than Kes 150 here in Kenya, but men find hard kupaka haga na miguu. 🤣🤣 (It costs less than Kes 150 here in Kenya, but men find it hard to use it on their feet)
Tipis: Heri sasa ninyonge na matope. Mvua ni mingi. Cowdug also a good option. (I might as well bathe in mud. The rains are plenty. Cow dung is also a good option)
