As the cost of living pressures continue to rise, we have researched some of the best buys you can find at your local supermarket.
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Weekly specials and best buy deals change both weekly and fortnightly depending on each supermarket, but here are the top five savvy buys you can find on the shelves at the moment.
*The following list is based on online prices on November 16, 2023*
Woolworths
Woolworths has some half price specials as well as some price drops on items.
- Golden Crumpets Round 6 Pack - was $4.40 and is now $2.20 (cost saving of $2.20)
- Woolworths Pork Loin Roast Boneless Small 1.2kg to 2kg - was $14 per kilogram and is now $12 per kilogram (cost saving of $2)
- Dettol Multipurpose Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes Fresh 220 Pack - was $18 and is now $12.60 (cost saving of $5.40)
- Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Mini Apples 5 Pack - was $3.50 and is now $2.50 (cost saving of $1)
- Woolworths Solanato Tomato Punnet 200g - was $4.50 and is now $3 (cost saving of $1.50)
Coles
Coles has dropped prices on a number of items.
- Coles Dry Roasted Mixed Nuts 400g - was $12 and is now $9 (cost saving of $3)
- Family Fave's Crumbed Chicken Tenders 1kg - was $21.50 and is now $10 (cost saving of $11.50)
- Mr Muscle Disinfectant Spray Air Freshener Garden Breeze 325g - was $9 and is now $5.40 (cost saving of $3.60)
- Coles Lamb Forequarter Chops approx 1.3kg - was $20.80 and is now $16.25 (cost saving of $4.55)
- Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Kiev Garlic Butter 700g - was $9.50 and is now $8.50 (cost saving of $1)
Aldi
Aldi's has super savers for this week as well as for the month, some of which include the following items.
- The Fishmonger Fresh Salmon Fillets Lemon & Herb Crumb 4pk/500g - was $19.99 and is now $17.99 (cost saving of $2)
- Lyttos Greek Style Yogurt 1kg - was $5.99 and is now $5.49 (cost saving of 50c)
- Cocolicious Coconut Water 1L - was $2.99 and is now $2.49 (cost saving of 50c)
- Lurpak Spreadable Butter 375g - was $6.99 and is now $5.99 (cost saving of $1)
- Ready, Set...Cook! Greek Style Pork Loin per kg - was $17.99 and is now $14.99 (cost saving of $3)
Cost of living
According to recent data from Canstar Blue, households spend about $160 a week on their supermarket shop on average.
This equates to almost $693 a month and $8320 a year.
Canstar Blue surveyed 1000 households of varying sizes in August and found that in NSW, the average household spend on groceries is $159.
To find out tips and tricks to save money at the grocery store, visit Canstar Blue's website.
