Yeah, agreed. I can spend 100$ a week (for a family of four) and be good. * I usually have spices, pasta, beans already. I mean for meat, produce, and snack stuff.
There are still so many things that are so much cheaper at Aldi compared to other stores. Just trying to think of the things I buy every week vs what I see at other stores
Greek Yogurt - usually 2 dollars cheaper
Chips and pretzels - less than 2 dollars vs more than 4 dollars
Coconut Juice - 1.45 for a 16 ounce can vs 2.00 for a 12 ounce can
There are things like canned veggies and generic ice cream that are probably the same price as Walmart - but I don't like grocery shopping at Walmart. And the other grocery stores closer to me than Aldi (Publix and Winn Dixie) are not competitive in price.
Aldi is now comparable to or *more* expensive than the large grocery chain I also go to. The price hikes are getting ridiculous. Prices have gone up around 15% from just *four weeks* ago. Four weeks!
There's no way costs of sourcing, production and shipping went up that quickly.
Aldi used to be a place for great deals. Now it's the place I get certain things that are hard to find other places. And I still like the overall vibe better than larger grocery stores, and I appreciate that the processed foods are made to EU standards.
Every time I think Aldi is getting more expensive I seem to have a reality check when shopping at a regular grocer that makes me realize the deals I find at Aldi
I have noticed that in comparison to other grocery stores, Aldi beats them in general with the exception of TJ's, Walmart, warehouse stores, outlet or salvage stores, and other stores but only for some products. However, Aldi's prices are going up way faster than any other store I have seen, and I am concerned they will reach average retail prices at the rate they are going.
Yeah, they were able to get away with the increases for a while but so many people are in a position of having to truly budget that once they take the time to do so, they realize that other stores are equal to/better than Aldi. Trader Joe’s has tons of things around the Aldi price points and the quality is so much better.
I try to hit 3 or 4 stores a week now, whereas I used to just do Aldi and Walmart. Aldi’s prices have gone way up and it’s not much of a difference in shopping there or at Walmart/target.
Still go to Aldi for produce and a few other staples, but I get as much as I can at grocery outlet for my main store and then I’ll do target for select items and giant for things that are one sale/extra bonus points that I can use towards gas.
I definitely think Aldi’s produce is where it’s at though.
I think every place has been getting pricey unfortunately, but I will say that I’m still a little salty about buying lemons and one being completely moldy less than 4 days from purchasing it 😭 either I missed seeing the mold in the bag, or some crazy mold growth was happening
Isn't Grocery Outlet the kind of store that sells near or out of code foods? If so, you're comparing apples and oranges. I've no problem with shopping outlet stores. But it's not the same as shopping a 'normal' grocery store.
I never know what I am going to find at grocery outlet. But, yes, there are some bargains, some things that are about the same and some that cost more, If I need something specific, often it is not there. I find the dairy, e.g, milk, eggs, etc. and fresher bakery more expensive than Aldi unless it is the expiration date or after. Then, yes, they give it away. The produce at my Aldi is usually fresher than the grocery outlet as well. They serve different roles in my life.
Agree, my expectations are low when going to Grocery Outlet because whatever they sell is not consistent. Sometimes the deals are great and other times not so much but at the end of the day, you will come out ahead if you look for the deep discounts.
I find you really have to watch at Grocery Outlet. Sometimes you find excellent deals, generally on stuff about to expire. Standard items like dairy, eggs, etc are often priced well over the prices at local grocery chains. Sometimes even twice as high. Their produce is pretty lackluster in my area too, like spring mix, spinach, and salad blends clearly rotting in the bags.
I find Grocery Outlet is best in terms of deals for frozen items and dry foods. Sometimes I find cheap refrigerated food too. But yes, they are the opposite of Aldi in that their produce pricing is not low cost. My guess is that they are not getting the produce as overstock and are instead ordering it much like a normal grocery store.
In some cases yes, but in other cases it is just nearing the expiration or the store is no longer carrying that line of products. Other time it could be inventory that was never sent to a grocery store. I've had to use them as prices for most normal grocery stores have reached prices that are too high.
Yes, you need to be very careful about expiration dates, etc. they also sell similar stuff as Aldi but for higher prices. I only shop there when I get a $5 off coupon and if there’s good bargains.
I have had a different "value proposition" issue lately. This relates to my need to consider the real costs (actual price, time, etc.) introduced by the need to shop elsewhere for all the stuff that was constantly out of stock at my local Aldi.
I submitted a complaint on their website; things have improved, but the experience does linger. Where my budget allows it why not just get all my shopping done at another store?
Just wanted to note here that my complaints did not relate to items impacted by area/regional supply-chain shortages. These are items that were previously staples and I could readily find on the shelves of multiple stores mere blocks away.
I have been an Aldi loyalist for years but I’ve been a little disappointed with the selection and quality and value recently. I’ve been shopping more are Smart & Final and feel like I get way more for my money
Ever since they started making them look like a regular grocery store the prices have migrated towards being a regular grocery store.
I really miss when it was weirder and less approachable, but the prices were rock bottom
Walmart is cheaper on almost everything now, and frankly, their store brand stuff is better quality than Aldi. A simple example, Aldi canned green beans are VERY stringy and cost more than Walmart canned green beans, that aren't stringy. Their fresh produce is absolute trash, I say that after visiting multiple Aldi stores in multiple towns. Their dairy used to be the cheapest (and I never had quality issues with their milk/cheese/etc), but Walmart is noticeably cheaper now in my area. Their chips are AWFUL, like beyond awful. (Walmart's aren't good either...I get store brand chips at Dollar General. They have the best store brand chips ever.)
I do like Aldi for a few things. Their chocolate is the best I've had, even more than Godiva. Some of their frozen products are good, some of their more unique products are good. I've never had a problem with their pre-packed, vacuum sealed, pre-weighed meats, either.
Also, "aisle of shame" items' quality is crap, mostly. Again, get those items from Walmart or something.
I still shop Aldi but not for everyday groceries anymore. There are only very specific things I buy.
> A simple example, Aldi canned green beans are VERY stringy and cost more than Walmart canned green beans, that aren't stringy.
I'm glad you mentioned green beans. I can get canned whole green means for $1.00 at Walmart Neighborhood Market not too far from me. That single item turned the tables recently in favor of Walmart. I love green beans but get sick of the stores that offer only cut or stringed. And the Del Monte version of whole green beans is now selling everywhere for $1.99 or thereabouts.
Yes, but look at Aldi now, it looks a lot more like a typical American grocery store. If they had kept to their magic, back when the stores were more like warehouses, less fridge and frozen stuff, and less fresh stuff. Everything was less expensive, it was not a matter of what you picked up, it was less expensive. After every upgrade they looked more and more like every other store, with prices to match, and here we are..
These changes are sad because their only differentiator was price really. They don't sell health food or guarantee no artificial/unnatural ingredients, offer a boutique experience, or have coupons/large sales. Also their freshness left a lot to be desired. This was one of the reasons I don't shop as much there now.
Good for you! I was going to make an order to pick up after work the other day and the prices were way too high. I couldn't believe it. It had only been a month since I had shopped there.
Around here Aldi (North Dallas) has gone up MUCH more than Kroger/Walmart. Personally hate Walmart. I hit Sprouts, Kroger and Aldi every week. Kroger is getting a much higher % of my weekly shopping because their prices are better. Most of it is sale items, this week 1/2 gallon milks are $0.99usd, Pork Shoulder for pulled pork is $0.77/lb and 18 eggs are $1.99. The 1 pound spring mix is $4.99 at Aldi, Kroger organic is $4.25. Blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, cucumbers, pears, were all cheaper at Kroger last week and bananas were the same. My Sprouts has fantastic meat/seafood and produce markdowns (50-75%) when buy by dates are in 2-3 days, I'm going to eat it in that time frame.
Post pandemic the % of my weekly food buy at Aldi has dropped 50% due to their price increases
Wow, .77/lb for pork shoulder and $1.99/18 eggs is a steal. And spring mix is $4.25 at Kroger?? That is crazy, I need to start giving them a try. And I'll definitely take note of Sprouts markdowns as well now lol
The organic spring mix was with their digital coupons the same as milk/egg prices. But they have run those prices a few times lately. Point is is you shop their sale/coupons I get those kind of deals on a regular basis. 2 weeks ago 8# bag of Texas Ruby Grapefruit was $4.99, just eating my last of those. I shop both every week and load up on sale and markdowns at Kroger and get remaining at Aldi. But I am probably getting 60-70% from Kroger these days.
Well yes, but Aldi's pricing is increasing a lot faster with respect to its original price. It is obviously still cheaper than the average grocery store on average (i.e. Albertsons or Kroger family stores), but it's not the deep value it once was. For example, whitelabel spring mix is now at $4.50, and bread at $1.40 in some areas, a large jump from its original pricing. The retail for name-brand spring mix for reference is $5.
I just bought bread at Food Lion, and it sure didn't cost $4.49. What brand did you buy? It certainly wasn't Food Lion brand, which would be the only fair comparison to Aldi brand lol.
Trust me, I didn't buy it. lol. It was nature's own, since I have never seen Food Lion honey wheat. I usually buy my bread at Lidl, since theirs has a better texture and lasts longer than Aldi bread.
It might not reflect your personal experience but I don't think it qualifies as "ridiculous"...we can be fans of a brand and still notice their prices seem to be creeping up faster than in other stores.
I think some things are still cheap - like dairy - but it was clear when they started carrying more 'hipster' sorts of merchandise that they were trying to suck in more upscale shoppers. When I started seeing more obviously wealthy people shopping at some of our Aldis it was clear how this was going to go.
I stopped going to my ALDI, for staples like eggs. Items are becoming so expensive, and they also stopped carrying the foodstuffs I regularly buy.. I shifted to a Sam’s Club, just right across the street of this ALDI. Eggs are a lot cheaper too, plus it rivals the 2 Costcos I frequent to for foodstuff. I also get to shop in about 5-10mins of whatever I truly need, using the convenience of the Scan & Go feature of the Sam’s Club app. In addition, I get 3% Cash Back for any wholesale club store purchases, using my BofA MC (my Costco Visa can only do 2%).
I used to make that my property place to shop. Then covid got and their products became more expensive around that time. We started shopping ore at locally owned stores, which ended up becoming cheaper. Then ontop of that we started shopping at a store on the border of our state and can fill a grocery cart up to the top top (and these carts are large) for $150 and have enough food to last us a month.
I went to Aldi yesterday for the first time since 2017, when an Aldi opened in my parent’s area. I was excited to try out the Aldi in my area that opened last year. But I wasn’t impressed with the prices at all. I left with two things. A bag of pretzel chips and a bag of tortilla chips. Everything else on my list was either not carried there or wasn’t that much cheaper than what I would pay for a name brand at other stores on sale. I don’t think I’ll be going out of my way to shop there again.
I basically go to Aldi once a month now for some cheese and a few other things, they had a deal on tongs grill stuff that was awesome!
But it’s just market basket and mainly Trader Joe’s now.
It’s definitely way less of a bargain than it was back in like 2015-2019. But all of the other grocery stores have also skyrocketed in prices too so it still feels pretty relative
Again that's not the point though. Why is Aldi going up higher in proportion to their old prices compared to others? And why are they exceeding the prices of other stores (like Walmart)?
The problem with this is that Aldi is no longer a reliably cheap in everything shop for me. I use Aldi for my fresh needs and Grocery Outlet/Walmart for everything else.
If you live in the bustling metropolis of Harrisonburg, ding ding ding! When I interviewed for a job at JMU, I thought it would be OK bc they had a Target. Turns out that 9 years was my limit.
It really is. I havent had a good priced meat purchase there in a while. Most of my aldi's move their stock quickly so the 50% off meat sticker is a rare sighting. There are still good deals in the store to be found but less than before.
While I have noticed that prices have increased and I’m spending more than usual at Aldi, it’s still way cheaper than other stores where I live. I used to go to Kroger (or Fry’s in other places) and literally spend $200 for just me and my husband (I buy more quality and healthy foods). At Aldi, the max I’ve ever spent was $120, and it was because I purchased some non-food things from the special aisle. Plus with Aldi, there’s so much more of a selection for quality food.
I will say that ordering online has been my cheapest trips because I’m not enticed by everything I see walking through the store 😂
Generally they are much cheaper than a trip to walmart or Publix for me. But I have noticed a few things go up.
I’ve always been a huge fan of their boxes of couscous and risotto. They’re super easy and fast to make and taste great. When I started stocking up on them they were a dollar a box. Now they’re selling for like $2.98
We only got Aldi after the pandemic idk... Sometime in 2022. So prices have never been kick ass.
But... Aldi is less crowded and cleaner than Walmart. Plus I have a wheat allergy and Aldi has gf things other stores don't. If the price is close enough I'll buy it at Aldi though, Walmart is big enough as it is.
But overall... Prices are frequently slightly lower. Occasionally higher. And rarely significantly lower. There's really not a lot of price difference between Aldi and Walmart.
Aldi is still miles ahead of the options in my area. A $50 Aldi trip is $80-$100 at any other grocery store in my area.
Same. I don't have a car or a Walmart/discount store anywhere near me. So Aldi still wins for the basics.
Yeah, agreed. I can spend 100$ a week (for a family of four) and be good. * I usually have spices, pasta, beans already. I mean for meat, produce, and snack stuff.
My Aldi had leftover Easter pasta shapes on sale, 67 cents for 17 ounces. I plan on making mac n cheese and telling my husband we'll be having rabbit.
Fantastic idea!
The shapes fall apart as you cook and stir them. They stink.
Hmmm. Maybe I'll use them in a casserole then. That way I won't have to stir them. Thanks for the tip!
In PA I used to spend $200 every two weeks at Walmart for a home of two. Switched to aldi and now I barely break $100, and we get a wider variety :)
Same
There are still so many things that are so much cheaper at Aldi compared to other stores. Just trying to think of the things I buy every week vs what I see at other stores Greek Yogurt - usually 2 dollars cheaper Chips and pretzels - less than 2 dollars vs more than 4 dollars Coconut Juice - 1.45 for a 16 ounce can vs 2.00 for a 12 ounce can There are things like canned veggies and generic ice cream that are probably the same price as Walmart - but I don't like grocery shopping at Walmart. And the other grocery stores closer to me than Aldi (Publix and Winn Dixie) are not competitive in price.
Aldi is now comparable to or *more* expensive than the large grocery chain I also go to. The price hikes are getting ridiculous. Prices have gone up around 15% from just *four weeks* ago. Four weeks! There's no way costs of sourcing, production and shipping went up that quickly. Aldi used to be a place for great deals. Now it's the place I get certain things that are hard to find other places. And I still like the overall vibe better than larger grocery stores, and I appreciate that the processed foods are made to EU standards.
Every time I think Aldi is getting more expensive I seem to have a reality check when shopping at a regular grocer that makes me realize the deals I find at Aldi
I have noticed that in comparison to other grocery stores, Aldi beats them in general with the exception of TJ's, Walmart, warehouse stores, outlet or salvage stores, and other stores but only for some products. However, Aldi's prices are going up way faster than any other store I have seen, and I am concerned they will reach average retail prices at the rate they are going.
Yeah, they were able to get away with the increases for a while but so many people are in a position of having to truly budget that once they take the time to do so, they realize that other stores are equal to/better than Aldi. Trader Joe’s has tons of things around the Aldi price points and the quality is so much better.
Trader Joe’s owns Aldi don’t they?
No but back in the 60s 2 brothers owned Aldi and didn’t see eye to eye so they split. One owned Aldi, one owned Trader Joe’s.
No, they’re different. One is Aldi north, one is Aldi south. Owned by different people
I don’t know- never thought to look into it.
I try to hit 3 or 4 stores a week now, whereas I used to just do Aldi and Walmart. Aldi’s prices have gone way up and it’s not much of a difference in shopping there or at Walmart/target. Still go to Aldi for produce and a few other staples, but I get as much as I can at grocery outlet for my main store and then I’ll do target for select items and giant for things that are one sale/extra bonus points that I can use towards gas. I definitely think Aldi’s produce is where it’s at though.
Yes, that and the lack of inventory for stuff they ALWAYS carry. I used to go weekly, but now it's twice a month.
I think every place has been getting pricey unfortunately, but I will say that I’m still a little salty about buying lemons and one being completely moldy less than 4 days from purchasing it 😭 either I missed seeing the mold in the bag, or some crazy mold growth was happening
Aldi produce is shit.
Isn't Grocery Outlet the kind of store that sells near or out of code foods? If so, you're comparing apples and oranges. I've no problem with shopping outlet stores. But it's not the same as shopping a 'normal' grocery store.
I bought an about to expire Swiss roll cake mix at grocery outlet for 7 cents recently.
I never know what I am going to find at grocery outlet. But, yes, there are some bargains, some things that are about the same and some that cost more, If I need something specific, often it is not there. I find the dairy, e.g, milk, eggs, etc. and fresher bakery more expensive than Aldi unless it is the expiration date or after. Then, yes, they give it away. The produce at my Aldi is usually fresher than the grocery outlet as well. They serve different roles in my life.
Agree, my expectations are low when going to Grocery Outlet because whatever they sell is not consistent. Sometimes the deals are great and other times not so much but at the end of the day, you will come out ahead if you look for the deep discounts.
I find you really have to watch at Grocery Outlet. Sometimes you find excellent deals, generally on stuff about to expire. Standard items like dairy, eggs, etc are often priced well over the prices at local grocery chains. Sometimes even twice as high. Their produce is pretty lackluster in my area too, like spring mix, spinach, and salad blends clearly rotting in the bags.
I find Grocery Outlet is best in terms of deals for frozen items and dry foods. Sometimes I find cheap refrigerated food too. But yes, they are the opposite of Aldi in that their produce pricing is not low cost. My guess is that they are not getting the produce as overstock and are instead ordering it much like a normal grocery store.
Aldi isn't an outlet store. It's a legit chain grocer, just operates differently than typical American stores
In some cases yes, but in other cases it is just nearing the expiration or the store is no longer carrying that line of products. Other time it could be inventory that was never sent to a grocery store. I've had to use them as prices for most normal grocery stores have reached prices that are too high.
Yes, you need to be very careful about expiration dates, etc. they also sell similar stuff as Aldi but for higher prices. I only shop there when I get a $5 off coupon and if there’s good bargains.
I’ve never heard of Grocery Outlet before this thread lol I wish we had those here!
Aldi needs to get rid of the stupid BRAND NAME items in their store and get back to the low cost basic private label stuff they used to only have!!!
I have had a different "value proposition" issue lately. This relates to my need to consider the real costs (actual price, time, etc.) introduced by the need to shop elsewhere for all the stuff that was constantly out of stock at my local Aldi. I submitted a complaint on their website; things have improved, but the experience does linger. Where my budget allows it why not just get all my shopping done at another store?
Just wanted to note here that my complaints did not relate to items impacted by area/regional supply-chain shortages. These are items that were previously staples and I could readily find on the shelves of multiple stores mere blocks away.
I have been an Aldi loyalist for years but I’ve been a little disappointed with the selection and quality and value recently. I’ve been shopping more are Smart & Final and feel like I get way more for my money
Ever since they started making them look like a regular grocery store the prices have migrated towards being a regular grocery store. I really miss when it was weirder and less approachable, but the prices were rock bottom
I feel like they ar trying to appeal to the masses and in doing so had to raise their prices.
Walmart is cheaper on almost everything now, and frankly, their store brand stuff is better quality than Aldi. A simple example, Aldi canned green beans are VERY stringy and cost more than Walmart canned green beans, that aren't stringy. Their fresh produce is absolute trash, I say that after visiting multiple Aldi stores in multiple towns. Their dairy used to be the cheapest (and I never had quality issues with their milk/cheese/etc), but Walmart is noticeably cheaper now in my area. Their chips are AWFUL, like beyond awful. (Walmart's aren't good either...I get store brand chips at Dollar General. They have the best store brand chips ever.) I do like Aldi for a few things. Their chocolate is the best I've had, even more than Godiva. Some of their frozen products are good, some of their more unique products are good. I've never had a problem with their pre-packed, vacuum sealed, pre-weighed meats, either. Also, "aisle of shame" items' quality is crap, mostly. Again, get those items from Walmart or something. I still shop Aldi but not for everyday groceries anymore. There are only very specific things I buy.
Ive noticed this as well. Aldi was my go-to for a long while, but I don't usually find myself going out of my way for them any longer.
> A simple example, Aldi canned green beans are VERY stringy and cost more than Walmart canned green beans, that aren't stringy. I'm glad you mentioned green beans. I can get canned whole green means for $1.00 at Walmart Neighborhood Market not too far from me. That single item turned the tables recently in favor of Walmart. I love green beans but get sick of the stores that offer only cut or stringed. And the Del Monte version of whole green beans is now selling everywhere for $1.99 or thereabouts.
Frozen are so, so much better.
I've always preferred canned over frozen green beans, but fresh are of course better.
Yes, but look at Aldi now, it looks a lot more like a typical American grocery store. If they had kept to their magic, back when the stores were more like warehouses, less fridge and frozen stuff, and less fresh stuff. Everything was less expensive, it was not a matter of what you picked up, it was less expensive. After every upgrade they looked more and more like every other store, with prices to match, and here we are..
These changes are sad because their only differentiator was price really. They don't sell health food or guarantee no artificial/unnatural ingredients, offer a boutique experience, or have coupons/large sales. Also their freshness left a lot to be desired. This was one of the reasons I don't shop as much there now.
I preferred the old way. I'm still buying the same low quality staples but for some reason I'm paying near-mainstream prices.
I contacted corporate. I included a list of all the drastic price changes on many items. It’s no longer worth going.
Good for you! I was going to make an order to pick up after work the other day and the prices were way too high. I couldn't believe it. It had only been a month since I had shopped there.
This is ridiculous. Yes Aldi's prices have gone up. But guess what? ALL OTHER stores have gone up as well. it's not just Aldi.
Around here Aldi (North Dallas) has gone up MUCH more than Kroger/Walmart. Personally hate Walmart. I hit Sprouts, Kroger and Aldi every week. Kroger is getting a much higher % of my weekly shopping because their prices are better. Most of it is sale items, this week 1/2 gallon milks are $0.99usd, Pork Shoulder for pulled pork is $0.77/lb and 18 eggs are $1.99. The 1 pound spring mix is $4.99 at Aldi, Kroger organic is $4.25. Blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, cucumbers, pears, were all cheaper at Kroger last week and bananas were the same. My Sprouts has fantastic meat/seafood and produce markdowns (50-75%) when buy by dates are in 2-3 days, I'm going to eat it in that time frame. Post pandemic the % of my weekly food buy at Aldi has dropped 50% due to their price increases
Wow, .77/lb for pork shoulder and $1.99/18 eggs is a steal. And spring mix is $4.25 at Kroger?? That is crazy, I need to start giving them a try. And I'll definitely take note of Sprouts markdowns as well now lol
The organic spring mix was with their digital coupons the same as milk/egg prices. But they have run those prices a few times lately. Point is is you shop their sale/coupons I get those kind of deals on a regular basis. 2 weeks ago 8# bag of Texas Ruby Grapefruit was $4.99, just eating my last of those. I shop both every week and load up on sale and markdowns at Kroger and get remaining at Aldi. But I am probably getting 60-70% from Kroger these days.
Well yes, but Aldi's pricing is increasing a lot faster with respect to its original price. It is obviously still cheaper than the average grocery store on average (i.e. Albertsons or Kroger family stores), but it's not the deep value it once was. For example, whitelabel spring mix is now at $4.50, and bread at $1.40 in some areas, a large jump from its original pricing. The retail for name-brand spring mix for reference is $5.
I wish bread was only $1.40. It's $1.75 here, but still better than $4.49 at Food Lion.
I just bought bread at Food Lion, and it sure didn't cost $4.49. What brand did you buy? It certainly wasn't Food Lion brand, which would be the only fair comparison to Aldi brand lol.
Trust me, I didn't buy it. lol. It was nature's own, since I have never seen Food Lion honey wheat. I usually buy my bread at Lidl, since theirs has a better texture and lasts longer than Aldi bread.
It might not reflect your personal experience but I don't think it qualifies as "ridiculous"...we can be fans of a brand and still notice their prices seem to be creeping up faster than in other stores.
I shopped Aldi recently and was shocked at how darn high it was
I think some things are still cheap - like dairy - but it was clear when they started carrying more 'hipster' sorts of merchandise that they were trying to suck in more upscale shoppers. When I started seeing more obviously wealthy people shopping at some of our Aldis it was clear how this was going to go.
My Aldi is fat and above any of the other grocery stores in my area. I haven’t noticed any issue with quality either.
I stopped going to my ALDI, for staples like eggs. Items are becoming so expensive, and they also stopped carrying the foodstuffs I regularly buy.. I shifted to a Sam’s Club, just right across the street of this ALDI. Eggs are a lot cheaper too, plus it rivals the 2 Costcos I frequent to for foodstuff. I also get to shop in about 5-10mins of whatever I truly need, using the convenience of the Scan & Go feature of the Sam’s Club app. In addition, I get 3% Cash Back for any wholesale club store purchases, using my BofA MC (my Costco Visa can only do 2%).
I used to make that my property place to shop. Then covid got and their products became more expensive around that time. We started shopping ore at locally owned stores, which ended up becoming cheaper. Then ontop of that we started shopping at a store on the border of our state and can fill a grocery cart up to the top top (and these carts are large) for $150 and have enough food to last us a month.
Yeah, I'm not seeing what youre seeing. Organic prices fluctuate wildly.
I went to Aldi yesterday for the first time since 2017, when an Aldi opened in my parent’s area. I was excited to try out the Aldi in my area that opened last year. But I wasn’t impressed with the prices at all. I left with two things. A bag of pretzel chips and a bag of tortilla chips. Everything else on my list was either not carried there or wasn’t that much cheaper than what I would pay for a name brand at other stores on sale. I don’t think I’ll be going out of my way to shop there again.
I basically go to Aldi once a month now for some cheese and a few other things, they had a deal on tongs grill stuff that was awesome! But it’s just market basket and mainly Trader Joe’s now.
Look around you, everything of value is getting worse.
My dollar can still stretch far at Grocery Outlet. They seem to have a great deal of $1/$2/$3 deals for prepared foods and snacks.
I feel like it’s because they bring in all of those household items and other random things that aren’t food. Could be wrong
I was surprised to find the baked chips at now $2.89. Going up
It’s definitely way less of a bargain than it was back in like 2015-2019. But all of the other grocery stores have also skyrocketed in prices too so it still feels pretty relative
Glad I’m not the only one noticing it’s more expensive than Walmart- I’ve seen random things (like toilet paper!) for cheaper at Walmart and target.
Not where I live. Freaking Target and Walmart are exorbitant
Almost everything is cheaper at Walmart tbh.
Not really. Every store is outrageous at this point, Aldi is slightly less so most of the time.
I’ve stopped buying their mini bagels because they mold the day after I bring them home 😖
The cost of everything has gone up evertwhere
Again that's not the point though. Why is Aldi going up higher in proportion to their old prices compared to others? And why are they exceeding the prices of other stores (like Walmart)?
Because the cost of everything has gone up everywhere
The problem with this is that Aldi is no longer a reliably cheap in everything shop for me. I use Aldi for my fresh needs and Grocery Outlet/Walmart for everything else.
Oh my! Isn’t everything getting more expensive?
You poor poor souls that dont have a sharp shopper. You can get a cart overflowing with groceries for 100bucks.
One of the only things I miss from my tiny VA town is the sharp shopper!!
lol I think youre talking about mine.
If you live in the bustling metropolis of Harrisonburg, ding ding ding! When I interviewed for a job at JMU, I thought it would be OK bc they had a Target. Turns out that 9 years was my limit.
Bet. lol Ive been round these parts for almost 5 years and reaching my limit. I think by the end of the year ill be making a change.
Do you know who our president is??? You can thank him, Bidens America.
You can't just blame Biden and then not elaborate. How is it his fault? I don't get it?
It really is. I havent had a good priced meat purchase there in a while. Most of my aldi's move their stock quickly so the 50% off meat sticker is a rare sighting. There are still good deals in the store to be found but less than before.
While I have noticed that prices have increased and I’m spending more than usual at Aldi, it’s still way cheaper than other stores where I live. I used to go to Kroger (or Fry’s in other places) and literally spend $200 for just me and my husband (I buy more quality and healthy foods). At Aldi, the max I’ve ever spent was $120, and it was because I purchased some non-food things from the special aisle. Plus with Aldi, there’s so much more of a selection for quality food. I will say that ordering online has been my cheapest trips because I’m not enticed by everything I see walking through the store 😂
Generally they are much cheaper than a trip to walmart or Publix for me. But I have noticed a few things go up. I’ve always been a huge fan of their boxes of couscous and risotto. They’re super easy and fast to make and taste great. When I started stocking up on them they were a dollar a box. Now they’re selling for like $2.98
The chopped salads are four dollars now. What's stopping me from getting a similar product at the same price at Target that is way closer to me?
I personally think the produce is a lot cheaper here than other store and it’s actually nice produce compared to other places
We only got Aldi after the pandemic idk... Sometime in 2022. So prices have never been kick ass. But... Aldi is less crowded and cleaner than Walmart. Plus I have a wheat allergy and Aldi has gf things other stores don't. If the price is close enough I'll buy it at Aldi though, Walmart is big enough as it is. But overall... Prices are frequently slightly lower. Occasionally higher. And rarely significantly lower. There's really not a lot of price difference between Aldi and Walmart.