Cape Town – Businesswoman and multiple award-winning House music DJ, Zinhle Jiyane said the cost of living in Dubai was out of her reach after paying R700 for two burgers, two fries, and two orange juices.
Zinhle took to Twitter to express her dismay at Dubai’s food prices.
She said that she respected the girls who frequently visited Dubai.
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“We paid R700 for two burgers, two fries & 2 orange juices. Hhay guys! My budget ain’t for Dubai living. Tjo! I respect the girls who frequent this place because right now I must just pretend that I’m not hungry again,” wrote Zinhle in a tweet.
We paid R700 for two burgers, two fries & 2 orange juices.
Hhay guys! My budget ain’t for Dubai living. Tjo! I respect the girls who frequent this place because right now I must just to pretend that I’m not hungry again ???
— #Siyabonga #ERAbyDJZinhle #ZeeNation (@DJZinhle) June 10, 2022
Zinhle’s fans reacted to her remarks, with some saying she should enjoy her time and not worry about the currency, while others said she should return home.
Take a look at the Twitter reactions below:
Stop converting currency, you shan’t enjoy your holiday. Just deal with bank statement month end
— Pocket Rocket (@JollyHaute) June 10, 2022
Was meant to travel back on Monday but I’m leaving on Sunday… ?
— #Siyabonga #ERAbyDJZinhle #ZeeNation (@DJZinhle) June 10, 2022
Black people carry skafftin when they travel, you are forgetting the roots my girl pic.twitter.com/Sz4wwmBsac
— TWAR SA® (@twasa26) June 10, 2022
So how’s the rand to Dubai currency conversion? Iyoo why is food that expensive, but clothes and phones at normal rates?
— Mlu3i (@Mlu3i1) June 11, 2022
Picture: Facebook/ DJ Zinhle
Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo