In these cases, consumers may benefit from stocking up on these essential, shelf-stable items.
Stores like Publix in many cases will run special deals during the holiday season on pantry staples such as spices and flour that beat Aldi’s prices, Fobes added. “You really need to know current store prices and watch them,” Fobes said. For items like cereal, Fobes said the sales price at another store may not beat Aldi - but adding extra savings in the form of a coupon can change the game. , in large part because Aldi doesn’t accept manufacturer’s coupons. Savvy bargain-hunters will be able to find better deals at larger grocery stores like Kroger or big-box stores like Walmart “Our simple approach to grocery shopping means customers can leave their club cards and coupons at home,” Patton said. The supermarket chain eschews coupons much like it does plastic bags - as part of its effort to keep prices down. See also: 10 things that actually make sense to buy in bulk Warehouse clubs are also competitive with Aldi when it comes to the prices of other goods, from organic kale to salted butter, thanks to buying in bulk, according to personal finance website. Warehouse clubs also beat Aldi’s pricing on items such as laundry detergent (11 cents per ounce at Sam’s Club and Costco versus 13 cents per ounce at Aldi) and toilet paper (0.1 cents per sheet at Sam’s Club and Costco versus 0.2 cents per sheet at Aldi.) For instance, store-brand plastic wrap costs 0.4 cents at Costco, versus 0.7 cents per square foot at Aldi, according to recent data collected by savings blog Passionate Penny Pincher. Shoppers should pay particular attention to the prices per unit when comparing Aldi with warehouse clubs like Sam’s Club or Costco. “Bulk paper towels, cleaning supplies and other home goods are likely to be a much better deal at a warehouse club like Costco “While Aldi offers impressively low prices on groceries and packaged foods, their non-food items are not always priced as competitively,” said Jon Lal, chief executive and founder of savings website BeFrugal. She’s also a fan of Aldi’s organic, gluten-free and vegan items, which have “up until now been financially inaccessible to most families,” she noted.īut deals are spottier for non-food itemsįor household needs such as paper towels or diapers, consumers may be better off shopping elsewhere. Sheppard also noted that the store is a good option for pantry staples like pasta and rice, as well as fresh meat (especially beef) and cheese. The blog Living Well Spending Less says specialty chocolate, organic products and yogurt are among the best Aldi deals. Their English muffins are my husband’s favorite.”Ĭherie Lowe, who writes The Queen of Free, a blog about savings and debt, says she zeroes in on fresh meat, produce and a few select pantry staples including canned beans, oatmeal and coffee. “You can pick up bread there for a dollar a loaf. “Their bread is really good,” Fobes told MarketWatch. Avocado prices have been on the rise recently, so aficionados may appreciate such a bargain.įobes also recommends getting canned goods, cheese and bread. “I can get an avocado for 25 cents or 50 cents, while it’s $1.50 at my grocery store,” said Tracie Fobes, founder of the lifestyle blog Penny Pinchin’ Mom. Many products that might be a guilty pleasure if purchased at another store won’t cost consumers a bundle at Aldi.
When it comes to food, it’s hard to beat Aldi prices MarketWatch hashed out why consumers should (and shouldn’t) head to Aldi: While Aldi counts many adoring fans, it’s not necessarily a slam-dunk for every consumer’s needs. Read more: Grocery stores carry 40,000 more items than they did in the 1990s You may have to change some of your recipes, but the savings and quality of food they offer make it well worth the effort.” “It’s a new way to shop and you will need a bit of time to get used to the new products, ingredients and prices. mom who is such a fan of the chain that she wrote and self-published an entire cookbook of recipes made solely with Aldi products. “I would recommend being flexible if you’re new to Aldi,” said Amy Sheppard, a U.K.
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