The 2025 Grocery Game Plan: Slash Your Food Bill by 10-30%
Food inflation is still a factor (around 3.1% in Q3 2025). Price comparison tools and loyalty programs are essential.
Food inflation is one of the most visible pressure points. The latest and most effective strategies go beyond just buying specials:
- The Power of the ‘Per Unit Price’: Every single price tag displays the ‘unit price’ (e.g., price per 100g). This is your secret weapon. The large, expensive-looking brand often has a cheaper unit price than the mid-sized house brand. Always compare the unit price, not the main price.
- Embrace the Apps: Always check supermarket apps for exclusive digital-only vouchers and fuel offers. Also, consider third-party comparison apps like WiseList to instantly compare prices across Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi before you even leave home.
- The ‘Everyday Extra’ Hack: For Woolworths/Big W shoppers, the Everyday Extra program’s monthly fee can be easily offset by the 10% discount on one shop per month, particularly when used for big-ticket items like nappies or expensive meats.
Some sites to find the cheapest deals in Australia include:
Staticice Compare Electronics prices
CamelCamelCamel compares amazon prices and the price history to see if gone down in price in past
For US sites:
Cheapest Electrical prices https://staticice.com.au
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