With grocery prices rising, you may be considering changing your grocery shopping habits or trying something different. Sometimes that can mean focusing on what you’re buying that you may not need, or cutting back on splurge items. But sometimes you’re already doing that, and you’re wondering if changing the store where you shop would help.
Aldi has always been a popular lower-priced grocery store, but I’ve said before that it’s not always necessarily the cheapest, especially if you’re shopping sales and coupons at other stores. That said, with prices raising all over the place, I decided it was time to investigate if Aldi is actually the cheapest option when it comes to groceries and how it compares to other stores where I have the option to shop.
So here’s my attempt to answer that question: Is Aldi the cheapest grocery store? For this post, I compared to regular and sales prices at both Kroger and Publix.
Is Aldi the Cheapest Grocery Store? Comparing to Kroger and Publix
For the purposes of this comparison, I tried to find the cheapest option for each item. That usually meant it was the store brand, although sometimes it was a name-brand item on sale. On the chart below, wherever you see an asterisk, that means it was a sale price and not the regular price of that item. However, if you’re following the Southern Savers method and shopping the sale cycles, you can probably get those items at those prices!
Here’s the comparison of the prices, and then I’m going to talk about some of my takeaways.
I’ve highlighted the lowest prices in yellow so that you can easily see which was the lowest. I chose to compare at Kroger and Publix because those are the other two stores closest to me.
In order to compare the actual price, I calculated the unit price. If you shop at other stores, you can usually calculate the unit price by dividing the price by the number of units. For example, if butter is $4/pound, your unit price is $4/pound or 25¢/ounce. Just make sure you’re comparing the same units! That said, here are my takeaways.
Aldi is a very cheap option if you miss the sales at other stores
Head to your store to find these deals from the new Winn-Dixie weekly ad! Get Community Coffee for $2.84, FREE Arm & Hammer toothpaste, and more.
Weekend Sale – Friday to Sunday
- Hass Avocados from Mexico, $1 ea.
- Bone-In Ribeye or T-Bone Steak, value pack, $5.99 lb
- Pork Loin Baby Back Ribs, $3.49 lb, limit 2
- Adaptable Meal Marinated Boneless Pork Loin Filet, 22 oz, $3.99, limit 4
-$1 off AdapTable Meals, any, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $2.99) - Fisherman’s Wharf Raw Shrimp, 41-50 ct. or 51-60 ct, 16 oz, $6.99
- Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Bowl or Can, 15.2-19 oz, $3.49 B1G1, limit 4
(makes it $1.74 ea.) - SE Grocers Pure Cane Granulated Sugar, 4 lb, $2.28, limit 2
- Chek Soft Drinks, 12 pk. 12 oz, $5.99 B1G1, limit 2
(makes it $2.99 ea.)
Buy One Get Ones
- SE Grocers Russet Potatoes, 5 lb, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- SE Grocers Yellow Onions, 3 lb, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Dole Salad Blends, 5-12 oz, at $4.49 ($2.24)
- Fresh Pineapple Chunks, (price not listed)
- Jimmy Dean Bacon, 16 oz, at $10.99 ($5.49)
- Fisherman’s Wharf Raw Shrimp, 41-50 ct. or 51-60 ct, 16 oz, at $19.99 ($9.99)
- Bone-In or Boneless Pork Shoulder Blade Steaks or Country Style Ribs, at $5.99 ($2.99) lb
- St. Louis Style Dry Rubbed Pork Spareribs, at $7.99 ($3.99) lb
- Carando Sausage Links, 19 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- Springer Mountain Farms Fully Cooked Chicken Strips or Roasted Chicken, 8 oz, at $4.79 ($2.39)
- Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Cakes, Stuffed Clams or Scallops, 15-20 oz, at $11.99 ($5.99)
- Ball Park Hot Dogs, 14-15 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- Marie Callender’s Pot Pie or Multipack, 10-15 oz or 4 ct., (price not listed)
- Boston Market Dinner or Bowl, 10.1-15 oz, (price not listed)
-.75/1 Boston Market Frozen Entree printable - Cabot Shredded or Chunk Cheese, 8 oz, at $4.69 ($2.34)
-$1.50 off Cabot Specialty Cheese, Winn Dixie eCoupon
(makes it 84¢) - Goya Arroz Con Leche, 4 ct., at $4.79 ($2.39)
- Violife Plant Butter, 8.8 oz, at $4.79 ($2.39)
-$1.50 off Violife product printable
-$2 off Violife Plant Butter, Winn Dixie eCoupon
(use $2 off, makes it 39¢) Read More→
Heads up Crocs fans! Right now at Crocs.com you can get an extra 20% off sale items! Just use code EXTRA20 at checkout.
There are lots of styles and colors to choose from like clogs, sandals, charms and more! Prices start at less than $20 after the discount.
Deal Ideas:
Classic Clog $39.99 (reg. $49.99)
– Use code EXTRA20 for an extra 20% off
Makes it $31.99!
Kids’ Classic Out of this World Clog $20 (reg. $39.99)
– Use code EXTRA20 for an extra 20% off
Makes it $16!
Classic Tie-Dye Graphic Clog $27.50 (reg. $54.99)
– Use code EXTRA20 for an extra 20% off
Makes it $22!
This deal is good through 9/30. Shipping is free with orders $44.99 or more.
Read More→
If you’re in the market for bridesmaid dresses or formal gowns for any special occasion, JCPenney is offering up to 80% off select dresses.
Even better, use code 4AUTUMN at checkout to get 40% off $125+, 30% off $75+ or 20% off almost everything else.
Deal Ideas:
City Triangle Sleeveless High-Low Party Dress-Juniors $26.99 (reg. $169)
Trixxi Junior Sleeveless Fit + Flare Dress $68.99 (reg. $99)
– Use code 4AUTUMN at checkout
Makes it $55.19
City Triangle Juniors Long Sleeve Dress Set $82.99 (reg. $119)
– Use code 4AUTUMN at checkout
Makes it $58.09
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is free on orders $75+ or you may be able to get free store pickup.
Read More→
Garmin is celebrating a birthday, and nothing says Happy Birthday quite like a huge sale! Grab some amazing deals while they last.
This is a good chance to snag something special like a GPS smartwatch or new navigating system for the car.
I love the look of their Lily series. It has a stylish classic face, but simply flick your wrist to reveal a bright touchscreen display.
Deal Ideas:
Garmin Instinct Esports Edition Smartwatch, Black Lava – from $140 (reg. $300+)
Lily Classic Edition Smartwatch – $200 (reg. $250)
Various styles to choose from
vívofit Jr. 3 Fitness Tracker for Kids – $70 (reg. $90)
Available in Marvel, Disney Princess, Star Wars, and Peach Leopard
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free with orders of $25+.
Read More→
Here are the deals from the new Harris Teeter weekly ad that will start on 9/14 (and the unadvertised deals, too). Get Green Giant veggies for $1 and more.
Evic Items Thursday thru Sunday
- Harris Teeter Canned Kidney Beans, Black Beans or Tomatoes, 57¢, limit 9
- Harris Teeter Granulated Sugar, 4 lb, $1.47, limit 2
- Progresso Canned Soup, 16 oz, $1.97, limit 8
- Barefoot or Yellow Tail Wine, 700 mL, $3.97, limit 4
- Harris Teeter All-Natural Ice Cream, 48 oz, $1.97, limit 4
Evic Items
- Two Good, Light & Fit, Oikos Pro or Dannon Greek Yogurt, 87¢, limit 10
-Free Light & Fit Zero Sugar Single Serve Yogurt, 5.3 oz, Harris Teeter (EXP 9/21) eCoupon
-.50/2 Light + Fit Zero Sugar Single Serve Yogurt, Harris Teeter eCoupon
-$5/10 Dannon Light + Fit, Oikos, or Two Good Yogurt, 5.3 oz, Ibotta mobile app
(use .50/2 eCoupon, makes it 62¢ ea.) Read More→
Head over to Macy’s where they have a sale on clothing. As an idea, you can get girls leggings for as low as $3.93, regularly $16. Choose from several styles and be sure to check out the other styles on sale too!
Deal Ideas:
Epic Thread Leggings for $3.93
Epic Threads Graphic T-Shirts $3.93 (reg. $16)
Offer valid for a limited time.
Shipping is free on orders over $49 or opt for store pickup.
See more online shopping.
Today is the last day to visit Kohl’s and save an extra 20% off already-fantastic sale prices at the Inflation Bursting Sale!
Use coupon code SAVE at checkout to get the extra 20% off. This will score you some sweet deals on clothing and footwear!
Deal Ideas:
Women’s Vans Filmore High Top Shoes – $44.99 (reg. $75)
—extra 20% off with code SAVE
makes it $35.99!
Croft & Barrow Pleat Front Henley Top for Women – $13 (reg. $26)
Available in various colors and prints
—extra 20% off with code SAVE
makes it $10.40!
Plus Size Sonoma Good for Life Midrise Leggings – $11.99 (reg. $20)
Available in various colors and prints
—extra 20% off with code SAVE
makes it $9.59!
This offer ends today, 9/13/22. Shipping is free with orders of $49+ or choose free in-store pickup.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Select AMC Theaters are offering Disney+ Fan Faves movies for $5. You can also get a free Disney + poster with your eligible ticket purchase while supplies last! Show your ticket and an active Disney+ account at concessions to get this fun deal.
Go ahead and check “participating theaters” and look under your state to see if your theater is participating.
Offer valid through 9/19.
See more Entertainment.
