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#2

$109 In Groceries: Naknek, Alaska

Final score:

58points

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Emo Nemo 5 months ago

Ouch.

62points

#3

$106.08 At Aldi, Midwest

Final score:

55points

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Dainty72 5 months ago

We could get more here for that! At Aldi (uk)

3points

The r/whatsinyourcart subreddit has been around for roughly 7 years now. In that time, the wholesome group has grown to 34k members from all around the globe. The founder and head moderator of the online community, u/JackalAbacus, once said that they didn’t expect the group to hit even 1k subscribers.

Sharing one’s shopping cart is a pretty good way to show what kind of person you are. Others can instantly tell what your dietary habits are like, how thrifty you are, and how large your budget is. It’s a very different kind of vulnerability than many of us are used to. (And we suspect some of us would feel embarrassed to share how many snacks and little treats we need just to keep going!)

#4

$192 USD In Wisconsin, Includes 48 Pounds Of Meat

Final score:

52points

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Mystery Kitteh 5 months ago

Can I move to Wisconsin?

30points

#5

Aldi - Florida $78

Final score:

46points

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Mommy Panda 5 months ago

Seems like a fair price for all that and a cat

130points

#6

$51.08 Aldi Wisconsin

Final score:

43points

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Ann Kapoxeet 5 months ago

Now that's a haul!

23points

There’s a whole legion of macro-level factors why groceries have become so darn expensive over the past half-decade or so. The Covid-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and rising global instability have had a knock-on effect on product costs in many parts of the world.

Meanwhile, extreme weather damaged crop yields in some parts of the world, while some businesses used the opportunity to raise prices for better profit margins.

#7

Kroger - Midwest $31.43

Final score:

40points

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Elle Lian 5 months ago

They got the drumsticks for 95 cents and the wings for a bit over a dollar! Wow!

25points

#8

When You Eat Mostly Veg And Produce $76

Final score:

36points

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In_the_gorge 5 months ago

Nice, but where’s the protein for 76 bucks? Any tempeh in there?

18points

#9

$18.26 At Sprouts In Alabama

Final score:

35points

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Michael Walker 5 months ago

Good job

10points

Supply chain issues and inflation have been buzzwords that we’ve been hearing practically non-stop on the news and on social media.

Many families have had to adjust their spending habits. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who didn’t make budget adjustments as prices ballooned. However, things might be changing for the better. Hopefully, for good.

#10

$117.43 At Safeway In Alaska (Used The App For Massive Savings)

Final score:

35points

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Mary Kelly 5 months ago

that is awesome for alaska!

15points

#11

Just Moved Out On My Own. First Grocery Haul For Some Staples. $90

Final score:

34points

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Mystery Kitteh 5 months ago

Great job!

18points

#12

6973 Ksh ($52.87) Naivas, Nairobi Kenya

Final score:

31points

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In_the_gorge 5 months ago

That seems pricey?

39points

CNN reports that grocery prices actually fell in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recent data, prices dropped (an admittedly not-so-dramatic) 0.2% from March to April 2024.

While it might not sound like a huge deal, progress is still progress. If the trend persists, it should make many American shoppers feel more confident about the economy. And who doesn’t like their cash doing more for them than before?

#13

Am I Silly For Being Excited About Only Spending $119 On This?!

Final score:

30points

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Multa Nocte 5 months ago

No.

17points

#14

It’s Friday Night Babyyyyy! Total $22

Final score:

30points

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Rabbit Of ill Portent(she/her) 5 months ago (edited)

Omfg I need to hunt down that hot honey pepperoni and feta pizza 😲😲😲

15points

#15

$193.18 At Aldi, Southern California

Final score:

29points

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StrangeOne 5 months ago

I can't remember the last time I had a grocery haul like this. But on the positive side, we've had less spoiled food to go through.

9points

However, not everyone is celebrating groceries getting (ever so slightly) cheaper. The cost of food at restaurants actually increased by 0.3% over that same period.

Meanwhile, if you zoom out a bit, you’ll realize that grocery prices are still 1.1% higher than a year ago. Though, to be fair, that’s still lower than the surge of inflation, which rose 3.4% over those same 12 months.

#16

$18 At Boston Haymarket

Final score:

27points

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nottheactualphoto 5 months ago

Nice work!

5points

#17

$145 At Kroger

Final score:

26points

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Jessica N 5 months ago (edited)

The toilet paper is 10$ but that organic hamburger is like 9$ a lb. Unless thats pork? was helping a neighbor use their United Healthcare food/toiletry benefit card and discovered you can only buy pre sealed meat. Nothing from regular butcher section, sigh. So for him to get hamburger he had to get that pre sealed organic and waste 5$/lb. Luckily it's often "on sale" bc noone buys it when the burger next to it is 4$/lb. BTW if anyone has that card, they fixed the scanner so you can use phone to make certain you can purchase items. Finally.

5points

#18

Walmart - 11.29

Final score:

25points

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Data1001 5 months ago

Eggs, bananas, rice, store brand frozen veggies, store brand oatmeal -- all great options to get a big bang for your buck.

17points

Over the past year through April, ham in the US became 3.4% cheaper on average. The price of cheese fell a similar amount: by 3.3%. The cost of fish, seafood, and potatoes dropped 2.1%.

Coffee enthusiasts also have something to be happy about, as the cost of that gem of a commodity fell by 2%. Among other food items that got cheaper for the American consumer were milk (down 1.2%) and rice (1% cheaper compared to 2023).

#19

$50.86 At Aldi’s In The Us

Final score:

24points

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Carl Roberts 5 months ago

I really need an Aldi's where I live.

18points

#20

$299.00 At Costco. I Feel Robbed

Final score:

23points

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Michael Walker 5 months ago

Olive oil is expensive but delicious

10points

#21

Would Love To See More Grocery Hauls On Here So, Here’s Mine! $50 At Walmart

Final score:

22points

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In_the_gorge 5 months ago

You’re actually going to cut your own pineapple! That saved you $63!!

12points

Apple prices were down significantly in the US. They cost 12.7% less when compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, eggs, which were notoriously overpriced in recent years, also got cheaper. They’re 9% less costly compared to last year.

However, you can’t say the same about every grocery item.

#22

$130. This Will Feed Me For The Week

Final score:

21points

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sturmwesen 5 months ago

I would be to cheap for the meat and berries. We pay 90-110€ for two people in Germany and it already pains me.

4points

#23

Just Under $60 At Walmart (Saratoga Springs, NY)

Final score:

20points

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Oy vey 🤨 5 months ago

A good bit of beef in the US is processed right here in Sioux City IA. Even though the meat is shipped as quickly as possible the myoglobin (?) gets drained out or absorbed by those pads in the packaging thus losing the fresh red colour. P.S. It's not blood, that got drained out at slaughter.

3points

#24

$35 At Aldi, Ne Ohio

Final score:

20points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 5 months ago

*grabs the package of baby weinies and dashes under the sofa for lunch*

8points

For instance, the wildfires in Texas have made beef costs soar. Uncooked beef roasts now cost 10.1% more. Meanwhile, hot dogs are up 7.1%, and uncooked beef steak will set you back 6.5%.

Uncooked ground beef is up by 6%, too. In the meantime, the cost of fruits and veggies has risen by 1.7%. That’s just slightly less than the increase in the price of flour, which stands at 2.5%.

#25

$118 - Whole Foods Nc

Final score:

20points

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Data1001 5 months ago

Whole Foods sells cats now?

24points

#26

$70 United Grocery Outlet

Final score:

20points

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Michael Walker 5 months ago

I like stores that put price stickers on everything

9points

#27

$130.30 Whole Foods, Md

Final score:

18points

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In_the_gorge 5 months ago

Sheesh.

13points

Generally, if you want to save on food costs, you should be willing to do a bit of shopping around. Check out your local supermarkets, markets, and mom-and-pop stores. See what discounts they offer.

Buying food in bulk, on discount, focusing on seasonal items, and eating even slightly less red meat are all good ways to save some cash.

#28

$20.71 At Super King Market In Socal

Final score:

18points

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HanSolo 5 months ago

That’s some good heart healthy goods right there :)

9points

#29

Bay Area, Ca Produce Only Haul $51.10

Final score:

17points

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Mystery Kitteh 5 months ago

That's a good deal compared to where I live (Ontario)

5points

#30

$90 San Francisco, Ca

Final score:

17points

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Perfumista Perfumista 5 months ago

What are the items just south of the carrots? Isn't ginger just wonderful.

7points

What are your thoughts on grocery prices these days, Pandas? What tips would you give someone who’s new to cutting costs and budgeting? How do you keep food costs down? What's your fave go-to budget meal?

Feel free to tell us all about it in the comments! Now, if you'll excuse us, we need ourselves a little snack...

#31

$106 Aldi New York

Final score:

17points

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doredde 5 months ago

ALDI Hamburg/Germany would be half of your bill. And this is a discounter... I don´t get it. But I do get, why so many US citizens seem to have at least two job (taking into consideration your rental prices as well and no or bad public transportation, no "free" healthcare). That can not be healthy. I feel really sorry for you.

11points

#32

Here's What $46.34 Got This Person From Ralph's In Los Angeles

Final score:

16points

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Der Kommissar 5 months ago (edited)

Buy Kroger (The Simple Truth), Amazon Basics or other generic brands. cheaper and just as good.

18points

#33

$50 At Albertson’s

Final score:

16points

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Mariele Scherzinger 5 months ago (edited)

How? Okay, maple syrup is expensive, so are strawberries (especially if they are out of season), and there are cheaper pasta brands. But still - $50 ??? Where I shop, this would be about € 20-25. (And here I thought prices have gone up in the EU.)

21points

#34

Needed To Re-Up On Perishables. $49.07 At An Aldi In New Jersey

Final score:

16points

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Michael Walker 5 months ago

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#35

$20.57 Total In Seattle

Final score:

16points

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Data1001 5 months ago

I see Keto on those labels, but holy cow there's a lot of carbs in that photo.

27points

#36

$141 At Walmart, Ohio

Final score:

16points

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Crystal Spencer 5 months ago

That is the WORST cat litter. The fresh step crystals aren't too bad, though.

4points

#37

This Is For One Meal (Plus A Few Extra Things) In NYC. $47.72

Final score:

15points

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David 5 months ago

I live in NYC, where the heck are you shopping. The chains and Stop and Shop are affordable, but my local independent grocery this haul would be under $30 And you bought expensive nuts and an expensive brand goat cheese, swap those with affordable brand alternatives, and it would be about $20. This isnt because of NY, this is because you went to a pricey store and got overpriced items

25points

#38

Grocery Outlet - Socal $74.78

Final score:

15points

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doredde 5 months ago

Outlet? Oh my, that really is depressing.

7points

#39

$125 Trader Joes In NYC (Recite Included)

Final score:

15points

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Justin Tyme 5 months ago (edited)

What are you going to recite? How about The Gettysburg Address? That is always a good one.

5points

#40

$50.45, Walmart, Se U.S

Final score:

15points

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Hey! 5 months ago

I've never seen diced avocado before. Are these frozen or just cold?

2points

#41

It Was $163

Final score:

14points

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Hey! 5 months ago

That's a great price!

3points

#42

550$ 5 Hours And 5 Stores Later

Final score:

14points

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In_the_gorge 5 months ago

5 hrs, 5 stores, and over $500 doesn’t seem like a sustainable shopping experience.

26points

#43

Movie Snacks To Avoid Crazy Prices. $10 From Whole Foods

Final score:

14points

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Isabella 5 months ago

To avoid crazy prices you buy a pound of kernels for 2 bucks and make your own popcorn for half a year.

22points

#44

$107 At Costco

Final score:

14points

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Mystery Kitteh 5 months ago

Yeah. I can't leave Costco without spending $200-$300 and coming out with 1/2 a shopping cart of stuff

6points

#45

$185 Shoprite Upstate NY

Final score:

14points

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Diolla 5 months ago

I struggle to see anything healthy in this picture.

4points

#46

$80.13 Grocery Outlet

Final score:

13points

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Carl Roberts 5 months ago

If you go to Grocery Outlet at the right time, you can get bonkers deals. My last trip, I got over $100 of meat for about $15. Including 5 pounds of polish sausage for 50 cents.

12points

#47

$60.29 At Woodman's In Wisconsin

Final score:

13points

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Data1001 5 months ago

I love Woodman's. Miss them now that I'm on the West Coast.

2points

#48

$75 Safeway In Us, Or

Final score:

12points

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Miranda Patterson 5 months ago

That's about right for Safeway in Oregon. Especially in the major towns, Salem, Portland, and Bend. Smaller towns the prices are a tiny bit cheaper, but then again Safeway is one of the most expensive stores here.

2points