The $35 Aldi Grocery Run That's Cheaper Than My Usual Walmart Trip

Shoppers can save some money by choosing Aldi over Walmart for a quick trip to grab a few key supermarket essentials for the week. Even when every purchase comes from the discounted store label, 10 Great Value staples that would have cost around $40 at Walmart add up to just just over $35 at Aldi for virtually identical items.

In an era where food inflation is eating into household budgets nearly as much as filling up the gas tank, it’s hard to pass up the opportunity to save one dollar in five just by switching food stores. Aldi is now ubiquitous enough that much of the population is within driving distance of a nearby store.

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If you’re a Walmart loyalist, consider comparing prices and splitting your grocery budget between your favorite store and Aldi. As the price tags on the following 10 common items prove, the savings can be worth the extra effort.

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Kettle-Cooked Chips

• Aldi Clancy’s Original: $1.89

• Great Value: $1.97

Rotini Pasta

• Aldi Reggano (16 ounces): $1.09

• Great Value (16 ounces): $1.24

Old Fashioned Whole Grain Rolled Oats

• Aldi Millville (42 ounces): $4.39

• Great Value (42 ounces): $4.38

Dry Long-Grain Jasmine Rice

• Aldi Earthly Grains (5 pounds): $6.99

• Great Value (5 pounds): $7.23

Creamy Peanut Butter

• Aldi Peanut Delight (18 ounces): $2.19 ($0.10 per ounce)

• Great Value (16 ounces): $1.98 ($0.12 per ounce)

Pulp-Free Orange Juice

• Aldi Nature's Nectar (52 fluid ounces): $4.15

• Great Value (52 fluid ounces): $3.96

Green Grapes

• Aldi: $1.25 per pound

• Great Value: $1.29 per pound

Toilet Paper

• Aldi Willow Premium Soft and Strong (12 mega rolls): $8.79

• Great Value Soft and Strong (12 mega rolls): $9.98

Paper Towels

• Aldi Boulder Double Roll Everyday (six rolls): $5.95

• Great Value Everyday Strong (six rolls): $8.12

Total

• Aldi: $35.44

• Walmart/Great Value: $40.15

• Amount saved: $4.71

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.

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