My friend Meredith has graciously offered to let us peek into her grocery bag to see what kinds of deals she’s scored at ALDI. She shops at ALDI once a week to stock up on groceries for the week, and typically spends around $30.00.

I’m usually pretty pleased at the quality of food I get at ALDI. The produce is usually fresh, and there is an increasingly large selection of organic foods available. Plus, they regularly come out with interesting new products (like poke bowls!) which are fun to try.

If you’re on a strict food budget, remember: Where you shop matters.

Your money will go a lot further at a discount grocery store like ALDI, as opposed to a regular or high end grocery store (see my grocery store price comparison post). Set aside time in your schedule like Meredith does, and make a weekly trip to ALDI or another budget-friendly grocery store.

ALDI Shopping Bag #1

Wheat crackers: $1.25

Apple cinnamon breakfast bars: $1.89

Oatmeal: $2.19

Trail mix: $.59

Romaine lettuce: $1.99

Skim milk: $2.58

Wheat bread: $1.69

Turkey breast: $2.49

Sandwich: $1.89

Croutons: $.99

Blackberries: $.99

Bananas: $1.18

Pears: $1.99

Strawberries: $.99

Tomatoes: $1.29

Green peppers: $1.49

Grapefruit: $.98

Yogurt: $1.17

Eggs: $1.25

Total amount for groceries pictured above: $28.88

ALDI Shopping Bag #2

Chicken breast: $6.49

Pasta: $.99

Wheat bread: $.89

Milk: $2.58

Pineapple: $1.69

Cereal: $2.69

Dried cranberries: $1.19

Greek yogurt: $2.55

Pie: $.49

Cheese: $1.79

Cucumbers: $.49

Baby carrots: $.99

Broccoli: $1.49

Green peppers: $1.69

Mangoes: $.98

Hummus: $1.69

Pita chips: $1.99

Drink mix: $1.79

Tomatoes: $1.29

Cookies: $.95

Total amount for groceries pictured above: $34.70

ALDI Shopping Bag #3

Sandwich: $1.89

Pancake syrup: $1.49

Yogurt: $1.99

Cheese: $1.79

Energy bar: $.79

Blueberries $1.29

Bread: $1.69

Fruit bars: $1.89

Refill tub: $2.29

Bananas: $.84

Gum: $.99

Romaine lettuce: $2.49

Strawberries: $1.49

Raspberries: $1.89

Plums: $.39

Nectarines: $1.17

Watermelon (not pictured): $3.89

Total amount for groceries pictured above: $28.26

Shopping at ALDI for Appetizers

I shopped at ALDI when I was putting together my $10 appetizer platter last fall. I paid $.88 for spreadable cheese and $2.80 for a big package of Genoa salami. I was able to put together a huge (and delicious!) appetizer spread for less than $10.

This post is not sponsored by ALDI. I’m simply writing about it because it’s a great place to get cheap groceries. Stay tuned for upcoming posts about other grocery stores that consistently offer great prices. (P.S. I also shop at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods!)

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