Which supermarket saves you the most money? Find out the surprising price differences on 23 popular grocery items
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When it comes to shopping for groceries, it's always been important to be savvy and try to save as much money as possible. The prices of items differ from supermarket to supermarket, so if you plan well and shop around, you unlock make some considerable savings.
That was the experience of one customer recently, who decided to compare the prices of 23 groceries from Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI.
The shopper shared a list on multiple Facebook groups, outlining the prices of various pantry, dairy, meat, fresh vegetable, and cleaning products at Australia's top supermarkets.
The list - included in full below - revealed that in many cases, ALDI was offering prices that were the same or cheaper than Coles and Woolworths.
In some instances, ALDI was only cheaper by 1c, but in others, the price gap ranged anywhere from five cents to as much as an impressive $6.51 (recorded for a kilogram of red capsicum retailed at the German retailer and Woolies)!
The list triggered a flurry of responses on social media, with many shoppers suggesting that it was worthwhile to visit all three major supermarkets every week to secure the best deals, even taking into account the weekly specials at Coles and Woolworths.
One person wrote: ‘That’s why I look at the sales first and then write my list and go to all three.’
‘Message here is to shop around. I have noticed ALDI has increased the price of a number of things to just one cent below Coles and Woolies prices on some items when there used to be a much bigger price gap,’ another pointed out.
‘And the thing with Coles and Woolies is they have better specials.’
However, some shoppers were taken aback by the similar prices on many items.
One comment read: ‘Not much different in prices. What disappoints me is that the shelves are always empty.’
A few shoppers mentioned that, despite the price increases at ALDI, they still save more money while shopping there.
One user shared: ‘It’s still consistently cheaper at my local ALDI stores in Perth.’
‘So many things we only can find at ALDI...And I believe that, despite three price rises, their brief is still the best you can find for the money,’ another added.
Meanwhile, some shoppers feel the bigger supermarkets like Coles and Woolies actually work out cheaper, particularly because of their rewards systems and specials.
One shopper stated: ‘Considering Woolies has a rewards card and Coles has Flybuys and sales on, I feel the bigger supermarkets actually work out cheaper than ALDI does now.’
‘I used to shop at ALDI all the time but now with the prices so similar to Coles and Woolies, I mainly shop at Woolies click and collect!’ another shared.
‘Rather pay a little bit extra for someone to do my shopping instead of having to pack my bags. Saves so much time.’
The post also captured the attention of a Woolworths spokesperson, who highlighted the initiatives that offer more value to customers.
'We know many of our customers choose Woolworths for our wide range of high-quality products at competitive prices in over 1,000 locations across Australia. We are committed to offering competitive prices,’ the representative said.
‘We understand customers are looking for great value across our stores and that’s why we’ve dropped the price of more than 400 everyday essentials for Autumn and continue to offer more than 6,000 specials across the store each and every week.’
Woolworths provides various services to support busy families, including home delivery, in-store pickup, and Direct to Boot.
The supermarket’s Everyday Rewards program also helps 1.3 million customers save $10 or more of their monthly shopping.
According to the Woolies spokesperson, the company has an Australian First Fresh Sourcing Policy, ensuring that all fresh meat, milk, eggs, and chicken come from Australian farmers, and 96% of their fruit and vegetables are grown in Australia.
Customers are encouraged to check Woolworths' weekly catalogue, either in-store or online, for the latest specials.
A Coles representative also commented on the matter, saying: ‘Coles is committed to helping our customers’ budgets go further and we provide value in many different ways.’
‘Each week, we have an average of 6,500 products on special at one time and in January we “DROPPED&LOCKED” the price of more than 300 essential items to ensure customers could rely on the price of staple products like chicken, mince, rice, yoghurt, cleaning products and pet food until after Easter.’
‘From today, customers are able to scan their Flybuys not only to collect points which they can use to save money off their shop, but they will also earn credits to redeem on free MasterChef cookware which they can use in their kitchens.’
The spokesperson also mentioned the convenience options available to customers, stating that ‘shoppers at Coles can also opt to shop online and have their groceries delivered to their doorstep or select Click & Collect, which is a free delivery-to-boot service.’
There you have it, folks! Whatever your supermarket of choice, it pays to be prepared and always have a shopping list of essentials as well as price points ready.
Whether it’s price matching at Woolworths or taking advantage of ALDI’s special buys, your grocery coins could be stretched a lot further with a little extra effort.
So, members, what are your tips and tricks to help you save on your weekly grocery costs? Let us know in the comments below!
That was the experience of one customer recently, who decided to compare the prices of 23 groceries from Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI.
The shopper shared a list on multiple Facebook groups, outlining the prices of various pantry, dairy, meat, fresh vegetable, and cleaning products at Australia's top supermarkets.
The list - included in full below - revealed that in many cases, ALDI was offering prices that were the same or cheaper than Coles and Woolworths.
The shopper posted the list on Facebook, comparing the prices of various items at Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI. Credit: Facebook.
In some instances, ALDI was only cheaper by 1c, but in others, the price gap ranged anywhere from five cents to as much as an impressive $6.51 (recorded for a kilogram of red capsicum retailed at the German retailer and Woolies)!
The list triggered a flurry of responses on social media, with many shoppers suggesting that it was worthwhile to visit all three major supermarkets every week to secure the best deals, even taking into account the weekly specials at Coles and Woolworths.
One person wrote: ‘That’s why I look at the sales first and then write my list and go to all three.’
‘Message here is to shop around. I have noticed ALDI has increased the price of a number of things to just one cent below Coles and Woolies prices on some items when there used to be a much bigger price gap,’ another pointed out.
‘And the thing with Coles and Woolies is they have better specials.’
Shopping around for the best deals is a common money-saving trick among Aussie shoppers. Credit: Pexels/Kampus Production.
However, some shoppers were taken aback by the similar prices on many items.
One comment read: ‘Not much different in prices. What disappoints me is that the shelves are always empty.’
A few shoppers mentioned that, despite the price increases at ALDI, they still save more money while shopping there.
One user shared: ‘It’s still consistently cheaper at my local ALDI stores in Perth.’
‘So many things we only can find at ALDI...And I believe that, despite three price rises, their brief is still the best you can find for the money,’ another added.
Meanwhile, some shoppers feel the bigger supermarkets like Coles and Woolies actually work out cheaper, particularly because of their rewards systems and specials.
One shopper stated: ‘Considering Woolies has a rewards card and Coles has Flybuys and sales on, I feel the bigger supermarkets actually work out cheaper than ALDI does now.’
‘I used to shop at ALDI all the time but now with the prices so similar to Coles and Woolies, I mainly shop at Woolies click and collect!’ another shared.
‘Rather pay a little bit extra for someone to do my shopping instead of having to pack my bags. Saves so much time.’
The post also captured the attention of a Woolworths spokesperson, who highlighted the initiatives that offer more value to customers.
'We know many of our customers choose Woolworths for our wide range of high-quality products at competitive prices in over 1,000 locations across Australia. We are committed to offering competitive prices,’ the representative said.
‘We understand customers are looking for great value across our stores and that’s why we’ve dropped the price of more than 400 everyday essentials for Autumn and continue to offer more than 6,000 specials across the store each and every week.’
Woolworths provides various services to support busy families, including home delivery, in-store pickup, and Direct to Boot.
The supermarket’s Everyday Rewards program also helps 1.3 million customers save $10 or more of their monthly shopping.
According to the Woolies spokesperson, the company has an Australian First Fresh Sourcing Policy, ensuring that all fresh meat, milk, eggs, and chicken come from Australian farmers, and 96% of their fruit and vegetables are grown in Australia.
Customers are encouraged to check Woolworths' weekly catalogue, either in-store or online, for the latest specials.
A Coles representative also commented on the matter, saying: ‘Coles is committed to helping our customers’ budgets go further and we provide value in many different ways.’
‘Each week, we have an average of 6,500 products on special at one time and in January we “DROPPED&LOCKED” the price of more than 300 essential items to ensure customers could rely on the price of staple products like chicken, mince, rice, yoghurt, cleaning products and pet food until after Easter.’
‘From today, customers are able to scan their Flybuys not only to collect points which they can use to save money off their shop, but they will also earn credits to redeem on free MasterChef cookware which they can use in their kitchens.’
The spokesperson also mentioned the convenience options available to customers, stating that ‘shoppers at Coles can also opt to shop online and have their groceries delivered to their doorstep or select Click & Collect, which is a free delivery-to-boot service.’
There you have it, folks! Whatever your supermarket of choice, it pays to be prepared and always have a shopping list of essentials as well as price points ready.
Whether it’s price matching at Woolworths or taking advantage of ALDI’s special buys, your grocery coins could be stretched a lot further with a little extra effort.
So, members, what are your tips and tricks to help you save on your weekly grocery costs? Let us know in the comments below!
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