How Far $50 Goes at Five Below Compared to Dollar Tree
When you're trying to save a few dollars, Five Below and Dollar Tree are some of your best bets for bargains on everyday necessities. But which store offers the most bang for your buck?
We compared common items you'd find at both Dollar Tree and Five Below to see how far $50 can take you at each store.
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Personal Care
You can find plenty of deals on personal care products between Dollar Tree and Five Below. However, Dollar Tree might have Five Below beat on pricing and value. At Dollar Tree, you can get the following personal care items for a total of $3.75:
B.Pure hand sanitizer spray: $1.25
Dermasil face serum oil: $1.25
We found similar items at Five Below, but the prices were higher, and one item actually contained less product than the Dollar Tree brand:
The comparable Five Below products totaled $13, and the Amora foaming facial cleanser only contains 1.7 ounces of product. The Dermasil melon jelly cleanser from Dollar Tree, however, is a fraction of the price and contains 5 ounces.
Office and School Supplies
At Dollar Tree, you'll find excellent prices on office and school supplies, even if you're picking from the "More Choices" items. We found three office supply picks at Dollar Tree, which added up to $5.50:
Jot journal: $3
Five Below carries similar items and has a great deal on a set of 60 gel pens compared to Dollar Tree's set of 10:
In total, Five Below's products in this category cost $15. However, the value may outweigh the price for some of the items.
Kitchen and Dining
When it comes to kitchen items, both Dollar Tree and Five Below have these common items in stock. Let's start with the Five Below products:
All together, that adds up to $16. Although it's more than Dollar Tree's total in this category, it's worth mentioning that these Five Below items have a quality level that's on par with the price tag. In comparison, the following Dollar Tree items work well and fit into the budget at a total of $9.75, but you may find the quality or total volume lacking:
The Dial hand soap is a good find from Dollar Tree, but it's only 7.5 ounces compared to the Mrs. Meyer's soap from Five Below, which is 12.5 ounces. The stainless steel mug from Dollar Tree also holds 10 ounces less than the one from Five Below.
Miscellaneous
In terms of seasonal and other items you can find at these stores, both bargain stores were pretty evenly matched. Dollar Tree came out on top with pricing this time, although Five Below's items were only a little over a dollar more, adding up to $16.10:
In comparison, you'll spend a little less on a few of these items from Dollar Tree, which brings the total to $15 for this category. Here are the comparable Dollar Tree products:
The Bottom Line
The overall tab at Dollar Tree is only $34. That leaves you $16 under budget. Shopping at Five Below, however, means you may need to put one or two items back since the grand total for every Five Below item we found is $60.
Editor's note: Pricing and availability are accurate as of April 6, 2026, and 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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