‘What’s happening to Australia?’ – Here’s what $45 will get you at ALDI
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With the cost of living continuing to skyrocket, it’s no secret that buying essential items can be one of the most expensive parts of our budget.
Most people are struggling to fill their fridges, as the amount of money needed for a single grocery trip keeps increasing.
This was the case for one shopper who couldn’t believe that a whopping $45 only got them 8 items from the supermarket.
A shopper was left feeling upset after spending $45 on eight products at ALDI. Taking their frustrations online, the customer shared a photo of their small haul to a popular Facebook group and captioned it with: ‘What’s happening to Australia?’
In the photo, the items they bought were: bananas, lamb chops, cat food, almond milk, organic quinoa, chocolate, chickpeas, and garbage bags. All of these items were listed on ALDI’s Special Buys deal.
ALDI is known for its cheap prices and Special Buys, which is why the customer was shocked by the small number of items they purchased.
However, other social media users who saw the customer’s post quickly pointed out that the inclusion of some ‘non-essential items’, such as almond milk and organic quinoa, were typically more expensive compared to alternative products.
‘Organic and almond milk won’t help,’ someone said.
Another added: ‘And it’s ALDI, it would be more in IGA or Harris Farm.’
‘We were just commenting on how much our Woolies bills had increased,’ one stated, while another replied that ‘working people are being priced out of their lives’.
‘I’m thankful every day that debt is a distant memory,’ they added.
And that’s not the only frustrated customer we have come across online. In a similar instance, one Woolworths shopper shared a photo of their $80 grocery haul to the popular social media forum Reddit. The Woolworths shopper’s grocery items included: mince, wraps, burger buns, mineral water, cheese and rocket.
They captioned: ‘$78.80 “shop” at Woolworths today.’
Many took to the comments section and shared their thoughts about the price of the haul.
‘Cheese is so expensive at the moment. It must be laced with gold or something,’ one shared.
Another added: ‘It’s nuts for a country that produces so much dairy to have such expensive cheese.’
One claimed that shopping just makes them ‘sad’ these days. ‘I do a lot of standing, looking at aisles, and then walking away as everything is just too expensive. I actually used to weirdly enjoy shopping as well,’ they added.
While one said they used to enjoy finding deals and cutting out things that weren’t necessary. ‘It’s not even worth buying anything because your cart quickly adds up to $100 of stuff you can’t even make a few meals with,’ the social media user continued.
‘Yes, stand around, compare prices, get sad, and walk past the goodie aisles because those are now luxury items,’ someone claimed.
Another said: ‘Last week, I ordered $200 worth of groceries, and I definitely didn’t get that many things. Worse still, I’m on a fixed income and can’t save any money. Most of it is being used per fortnight.
Many customers have noticed that the price of food and other basic goods at all major grocery stores has increased. Inflation is up by 7.8 per cent in Australia, as of data gathered by the Australian Bureau of Statistics from December 2022. Wage growth is still around the 3 per cent mark.
This post comes after a journalist from news.com.au took on a challenge to buy as many items as she could with a budget of $50. Mary Madigan put three of Australia’s top supermarkets – ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths – to the test in a bid to find out which store would give her the best bang for her buck.
To start, she made a list of basic food items she wanted to buy, including groceries and other items she would need to make a simple pasta recipe.
These included: milk, butter, bread, eggs, Weetbix, pasta, pasta sauce, mince, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, coffee, and dishwasher tablets. And to make sure she stayed unbiased in her final verdict, she chose the least expensive option at each of the supermarkets – meaning she only bought the basics. You can read her full report here.
What about you, members? Are you feeling the pinch these days as well? If you have any tips and tricks you use to stretch your grocery budget, share them with us in the comments below!
Most people are struggling to fill their fridges, as the amount of money needed for a single grocery trip keeps increasing.
This was the case for one shopper who couldn’t believe that a whopping $45 only got them 8 items from the supermarket.
A shopper was left feeling upset after spending $45 on eight products at ALDI. Taking their frustrations online, the customer shared a photo of their small haul to a popular Facebook group and captioned it with: ‘What’s happening to Australia?’
In the photo, the items they bought were: bananas, lamb chops, cat food, almond milk, organic quinoa, chocolate, chickpeas, and garbage bags. All of these items were listed on ALDI’s Special Buys deal.
The shopper’s grocery haul cost $45. Credit: Facebook
ALDI is known for its cheap prices and Special Buys, which is why the customer was shocked by the small number of items they purchased.
However, other social media users who saw the customer’s post quickly pointed out that the inclusion of some ‘non-essential items’, such as almond milk and organic quinoa, were typically more expensive compared to alternative products.
‘Organic and almond milk won’t help,’ someone said.
Another added: ‘And it’s ALDI, it would be more in IGA or Harris Farm.’
‘We were just commenting on how much our Woolies bills had increased,’ one stated, while another replied that ‘working people are being priced out of their lives’.
‘I’m thankful every day that debt is a distant memory,’ they added.
And that’s not the only frustrated customer we have come across online. In a similar instance, one Woolworths shopper shared a photo of their $80 grocery haul to the popular social media forum Reddit. The Woolworths shopper’s grocery items included: mince, wraps, burger buns, mineral water, cheese and rocket.
They captioned: ‘$78.80 “shop” at Woolworths today.’
Many took to the comments section and shared their thoughts about the price of the haul.
This photo sparked outrage online. Credit: Reddit
‘Cheese is so expensive at the moment. It must be laced with gold or something,’ one shared.
Another added: ‘It’s nuts for a country that produces so much dairy to have such expensive cheese.’
One claimed that shopping just makes them ‘sad’ these days. ‘I do a lot of standing, looking at aisles, and then walking away as everything is just too expensive. I actually used to weirdly enjoy shopping as well,’ they added.
While one said they used to enjoy finding deals and cutting out things that weren’t necessary. ‘It’s not even worth buying anything because your cart quickly adds up to $100 of stuff you can’t even make a few meals with,’ the social media user continued.
‘Yes, stand around, compare prices, get sad, and walk past the goodie aisles because those are now luxury items,’ someone claimed.
Another said: ‘Last week, I ordered $200 worth of groceries, and I definitely didn’t get that many things. Worse still, I’m on a fixed income and can’t save any money. Most of it is being used per fortnight.
Many customers have noticed that the price of food and other basic goods at all major grocery stores has increased. Inflation is up by 7.8 per cent in Australia, as of data gathered by the Australian Bureau of Statistics from December 2022. Wage growth is still around the 3 per cent mark.
This post comes after a journalist from news.com.au took on a challenge to buy as many items as she could with a budget of $50. Mary Madigan put three of Australia’s top supermarkets – ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths – to the test in a bid to find out which store would give her the best bang for her buck.
To start, she made a list of basic food items she wanted to buy, including groceries and other items she would need to make a simple pasta recipe.
These included: milk, butter, bread, eggs, Weetbix, pasta, pasta sauce, mince, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, coffee, and dishwasher tablets. And to make sure she stayed unbiased in her final verdict, she chose the least expensive option at each of the supermarkets – meaning she only bought the basics. You can read her full report here.
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