4 Easy Tips To Pay For Less Expensive Groceries.
Despite promises of ever more competitive prices ...
... the bill gets saltier and saltier when you check out your supermarket!
Moreover, the latest studies prove it. The cost of foodstuffs sold between 2018 and 2019 increased by 2.5%!
But don't be resigned, there are simple and practical solutions to contain your expenses without depriving yourself.
Do you want to know how? Discover our 4 tips for paying less for shopping at the supermarket. Look :
1. Buy your products in bulk
Buying in bulk is more and more fashionable. Even the large distribution brands now have their departments dedicated to bulk.
It is true that this form of buying only has advantages.
On the one hand, we free ourselves from all the marketing packaging that is useless, what makes us eco-responsible.
On the other hand, it allows us to buy the quantities you really need ; no more wastage by purchasing standardized products.
Finally, buy in bulk, This is to save money since we pay the product by weight without packaging.
A little reminder: don't forget to take your jar or a reusable bag to store food purchased in bulk.
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2. Always check the price per kilo
When you do your shopping, always compare the price per kilo different products
You know what is written in tiny on the label that is required.
Because very often, it is the large packages that allow you to make the best deals.
Admittedly, the product sold in wholesale is more expensive at the time, but its price per kilo is much more interesting.
We say to ourselves: "I'm going to buy the small product at 6 € instead of the large one at 10 €", except that a few days later you have to buy one back.
In the end, it was more economical to buy the 10 € one.
Plus, the package lasts longer! You thus create an always useful food stock.
So large volumes, we validate. But be careful all the same. Check the use-by dates to avoid any mess.
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3. Pay attention to "gendered" products
Here's another marketing tip you should watch out for when shopping at the supermarket.
Certain products are presented as being exclusively intended for men or women.
This is the case, for example deodorants, razors, shampoos, shower gels, etc.
In reality, these "gendered" products are exactly the same!
Except that the so-called "for women "are very often more expensive to buy !
So, ladies, now that you know that, take a look to see if the price differential is deserved compared to the product your husband bought.
And if this is not the case, you know what remains for you to do: take a look at the men's department.
4. Find unsold food near you
Did you know that there are apps that list the foods you haven't found a taker around you?
The best app for finding unsold food in your neighborhood is called Too Good To Go.
This iPhone and Android app allows you to see which merchants around you are offering unsold items.
Because obviously traders prefer to sell them off rather than throw them in the trash ...
And there is something for everyone: bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, etc.
You choose a basket that interests you and you come to pick it up at the indicated time.
You cannot know in advance what is in your basket, but what is certain is that you are saving a lot of money!
Another app is called Zero Waste which lists products that are near their expiration date in supermarkets.
Bonus tips from our readers
Our readers have also shared their tips with us on our Facebook page. We've listed the best here:
- "Always stick to your shopping list when you go to the supermarket!" by Claudine.
- "Always check your receipt when leaving, because each time an item in the promotional catalog does not go to the correct price indicated in the advertising catalog and therefore you must return immediately to the central cash desk to demand reimbursement of the difference, because it is well known by all the major brands that at least half of the customers do not check their receipt. " by Herbert.
- "Always do your shopping after eating!" from Evelyne.
- "Private labels are generally less expensive than big brands, often manufactured in the same factories, and more and more of equivalent quality. Fill a shopping cart with only private labels (not necessarily the first prices which are of poor quality ...) and that will already be a good saving. " Isabelle.
Your turn...
Have you tried our tips for shopping for less? Tell us in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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