Like it or not, your grocery bill is most likely one of the most expensive items on your monthly list. And while “quitting food” is definitely not an option, the truth is that there are many ways to cut down your grocery bill (sometimes by as much as 50%!).
How to do it? How to save more money on your grocery shopping? We have gathered some tips for you – so read on and find out more.
Make a List
This is the kind of tip you most likely heard or read about before – and there’s a very good reason people give it as a first piece of advice. It works. It really does. Making a list and going grocery shopping with it can be extremely helpful when you want to make sure you buy the things you need and stay away from those you don’t actually need (and not even actually want).
Pay in Cash
Paying by credit card can feel remorseless and it can very easily put you beyond your budget. Because we don’t perceive plastics as real money, we are much more likely to overspend on items we did not plan on buying. Paying in cash, on the other hand, can help you stick to your budget from the very beginning, knowing exactly how much money you have and how much you can spend.
Shop Around
If you do your grocery shopping in one supermarket alone, you might want to consider the option of trying out more of them. In general, we tend to settle for whatever is most comfortable for us – but that doesn’t mean it’s also the most financially smart option too. See what other supermarkets you can find in your area, shop around and see which ones practice the best prices. It can save you a lot of money in the long run!
Store Brands Are Not Bad
You may be tempted to believe that store brands are cheaper because they are lower in quality – but that doesn’t stand true in all cases. In fact, there are plenty of store brands that are just as great as the more popular ones. Items like pasta, sugar and other similar grocery can be more than great even if they don’t have a world-famous label on them – so it is more than worth giving them a try (especially considering how much money they can save you).
Cook Lighter
You don’t need a three-course meal every single evening. In fact, a salad or a one pot meal can be much easier and faster to prepare – and you can definitely do with that “little” too. Not only will this save you a lot of money in the long run (as you will not have to cook as many dishes), but it will also help you stick to a healthier lifestyle, eating less calories and even eating healthier and more nutritious food. Try this out! We guarantee it will work out more than fine!