Mogilev Shopper Reveals Huge Price Differences in Local Stores vs. Online

Mogilev Resident Highlights Price Discrepancies Between Local Store and Online Retailer Mogilev, Belarus – A recent video posted online by local resident Иванова (@ivanova.tiktok) has sparked interest by comparing prices of everyday household items at the "Svetofor" store and the popular online retailer, WB. The video, which has garnered over 42,500 views in less than 24 hours, shows a side-by-side comparison of prices for various products, including a water heater, sandals, and cleaning supplies. "I wanted to show people the difference in cost," said Иванова in her video. "Sometimes, it's cheaper to buy online, and sometimes it's better to shop locally." The comparison reveals significant price variations. For example, a flow-through electric water heater costs 61.56 rubles at "Svetofor" while the same item is priced at 129.70 rubles on WB. Similarly, a bottle of Vanish stain remover is 6.98 rubles at "Svetofor" but 13.92 rubles on WB. While the video focuses on a specific location, the findings highlight the ongoing importance of price comparisons for consumers in navigating the best deals, regardless of the shopping method.