Lady Left Speechless by N10,000 Bottle of Water at Upscale Lounge
A Nigerian lady was left in disbelief after being informed that a single bottle of water at a luxury lounge would cost N10,000. She captured her reaction on TikTok, and the video quickly went viral, amassing thousands of views and comments.
Identified as @Dee on TikTok, she documented her interaction with a staff member at the lounge. When she inquired about the price of a bottle of water, the waiter responded with an amount she found utterly shocking. In the video, she exclaimed, “Bottle of water N10,000. Wen them no fetch am from River Jordan,” expressing her astonishment that such a basic item could be priced so exorbitantly.
Social Media Users React to the Exorbitant Price
The video sparked a flurry of reactions from TikTok users, many of whom shared similar experiences or criticized the pricing. User @account not found commented: “Mend my guy way chop two plates of noodles 50k. I nearly mad no be say we no get the money oo but come on na.” Another user, @CHUKWUEBUKA, questioned the fairness of such pricing: “I hope the salary of that waiter is up to 200k cos honestly, there's something wrong with an establishment that sells at exorbitant prices like this yet pay their staff peanut.”
@Avyanna advised caution: “Na why I they first go through the menu before I order anything make I no go embarrass myself.” @Kenneth Obaraye noted that even wealthy individuals opt for more affordable options: “I know a billionaire in this lagos who is current chairman of a commercial bank and other companies in Nigeria he drinks Mr v bottle water in his household and office. he leaves in parkview estate ikoyi. may God help commoners in Nigeria.”
Broader Discussion on Overpricing in Lagos Establishments
Many commenters echoed the sentiment that such prices are common in upscale venues but remain unjustifiable. @Arakunrin official shared his strategy: “This is the main reason I de always ask price if I go new place , I don care Wetin u go think about me . Make I no go de financial mistake!” @Mama emphasized the need to avoid such expenses: “I cannot take it was too valid please!!! Even if you have money!! That’s a huge financial mistake na y I day carry my Stanley cup everywhere o.”
@Syl♡VeeWhispers recounted a similar incident: “Omo I go one club for ikotun everywhere just hot I say make I buy water after I don drink yougurt and small alcohol, the water was even small all my mind was 1k only for waitress to say 3k.” The widespread commentary highlights a growing awareness of inflated prices in certain Lagos hotspots.
Previous Reports of Expensive Dining Experiences
This is not the first time such pricing has caused a stir. Legit.ng previously reported on a young Nigerian lady who went viral after a man paid for an expensive meal at a restaurant. In that case, the man did not order the food himself but covered the cost for his companion, sparking similar discussions about spending habits and value for money.
The video by @Dee serves as a cautionary tale for patrons to always check prices before ordering, especially in high-end establishments where markups can be steep. As one user succinctly put it, “Even if you have money, that’s a huge financial mistake.”
