This saves money when shopping
Created: 04/27/2022, 16:44
By: Janine Napirca
When shopping in the supermarket, compare the prices of groceries.
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You can find out here which helpful savings tips you can use to save money when shopping.
The war in Ukraine has not only caused heating costs to skyrocket,
food is also becoming more and
more expensive
due to high inflation
.
You can find out here
which small but fine
savings tips
you can use to save some money in everyday
shopping .
Save when shopping: compare prices
It can be worth investing a little more time in the weekly shop than usual.
Because if you
compare
offers
from different supermarkets
, you can often save some money when shopping.
Also pay attention to the
quantities
: the large pack is not always necessarily cheaper than the smaller one.
In addition, most supermarkets place the expensive products at eye level: it can therefore be worth
bending
down or
stretching
for one or the other product in order to save money when shopping in the supermarket.
What you should consider or avoid when shopping in the supermarket to save money
DOS | Don'ts |
|---|---|
Buy foods that are in season, such as fruits and vegetables. | Do not buy groceries from gas stations. |
Cook yourself instead of buying ready-made products. | Pack a water bottle that you can fill for when you're out and about instead of buying expensive drinks here and there. |
Store your food properly so that it lasts as long as possible. | Don't drink mineral water, but tap water, that saves money - and the hassle of lugging it around. |
Grow herbs, fruit and vegetables yourself in the garden or on the balcony. | Avoid excessive meat consumption. |
Useful tips to save when shopping in the supermarket
It is advisable to
plan
your purchase in advance .
So grab that pen or note-taking app on your phone and jot down what you plan to cook this week.
You can also set a
budget
so that you
think
twice before making impulse purchases before adding them to your shopping cart.
Also
, don't go shopping when you're hungry
.
A weekly shop is usually cheaper overall than if you only buy supposedly small things several times a week.
If these saving tips weren't enough for you, read here: how to save when shopping with the Nutella strategy.
(jn)
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