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By Jane Feehan
I’ll admit it. I came late to ALDI world. With grocery store prices going up monthly, if
not weekly, at other markets, I decided to see what all the bargain buzz is
about.
For those unfamiliar with these no-frills stores, a short list provided below of items for comparison to some other supermarkets may prove interesting; the lower prices may even send some running there. I hesitate listing prices because they change as does inventory but estimates of how a product stacks up to those of other stores is provided. Savings are substantial at ALDI--no question.
With US headquarters in Illinois, the chain claims “2,000 stores across 36 states.” More are on the way if there is not one in your area yet.
My purchases December 2024
Aluminum foil – a dollar+ less than at other stores
Avocados – the weeks I went, they were about 65 cents each – at least half the price of those at other stores.
Lacura Makeup Removing Cleansing Towelettes – less than $2.00 per package of 25 at my purchase; at other stores they generally run $5.99-8.99
Honey – organic – about a third less than at other stores
Maple Syrup –organic 100% pure – nearly half the price of other places for 12.5 ounces when I made the purchase.
Kitty litter 14 pounds in easy pour container with handle, about $4-5 less than other stores.
Cat food – small cans – about 20 cents less.
Facial tissue – slightly smaller box but about a dollar less than other stores.
Orange juice – 52 Fl. Ounces, about half the price of that at other markets
Paper plates – a dollar+ less than same quantities at other stores
Raisin bread – about half the price of popular stores. Slightly smaller size and with a small window of expiration but freezes well and tastes great. Wide assortment of other breads
Sponges – a package of three, about half the price at other stores
Waffles – frozen – about $2 less than other stores in a box with more servings.
Wet mopping cloths, small size - about $1.40 less than other comparable store brands (and same quality).
Wines generally run about $8-9.99 with a couple at $14.99. Reds are quality blends.
Bring a quarter to insert for a grocery cart; when the cart is returned the quarter will be available.
By the way, checkout lines go very fast; cashiers don’t
bag groceries. Bring a bag and stop at a counter provided on the way out where customers
can bag or box.
Visit www.aldi.us to sign up for weekly deals via email.
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