Do the math
One bag of chips is $1.49 and a seemingly same-size bag is $1.79.
The cheaper one is the better deal, right?
Not necessarily, if the higher-priced bag has a couple more grams of chips.
When comparing prices, always compare price per kilo (or gram or litre).
It’s the only objective way to compare costs.
Study your grocery store’s selling patterns for sales
Grocery store sales often occur in patterns.
For example, we know of a store that puts ice-cream on a “buy one, get one free” sale on the third week of every month.
On the first week, it’s only a dollar off.
Learn the patterns and hold off buying these items until you know that they’ll be at their rock-bottom prices then buy enough to last you until the great sale runs again.
Shop online
People assume that ordering groceries online is more expensive than going to the store – but it might not be. Ordering our groceries saves us hundreds of dollars each month.
Bypass the supermarket altogether and shop online instead. For many, shopping online is more efficient, as you can search for each item on your list and not get distracted by grocery store tricks. You don’t grab new foods off the shelf because they catch your eye, so you make less impulse purchases. You can also check your grocery inventory at home to ensure you’re not buying something you already have.
Another reason ordering groceries online can save money is that it allows youto keep an eye on the total bill. As you add items to your cart, you can watch the total go up and make adjustments to keep yourself under budget.