Go to the Cheapest Supermarket🚪

It might seem obvious, but you can easily save money on groceries by shopping at a cheaper store. According to research, supermarket chains like Jumbo, Albert Heijn and Coop are generally more expensive than Lidl, Dirk, or Aldi. This can vary by region, so check which supermarket is the cheapest in your area.

For those who are serious about saving: compare prices per product across different stores. At some supermarkets the fruit and vegetables are cheaper whereas the coffee beans can be cheaper at another supermarket.

🚀 If you have ashopping list and know where to get each item at the best price, consider walking or biking to the stores. Otherwise, the cost of gas for your car might cancel out the savings.

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Eat What’s on Sale 🤑

While you should eat what you enjoy, it’s smart to keep an eye on discounts. You can save a lot with bulk discounts (the more you buy, the cheaper it gets) and offers like “2nd item half-price” or “buy one, get one free.”

This also applies to personal care products like toothpaste, shampoo, menstrual products, and laundry detergent. Keep an eye on drugstore promotions for these items.

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Cheap Brands and Premium Brands 💸

While premium brands are popular, they are often more expensive. A simple way to save is by opting for cheap brands. These are usually much cheaper and, in many cases, just as good as premium brands.

👀 The key tip: don’t grab something blindly off the shelf. Take 10 seconds to look at the prices. A difference of 40 cents may not seem like much, but over time and across all your purchases, it adds up. This can easily save you hundreds of euros per year.

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Go Prepared 📝

Wandering through the store often leads to buying more than you need. Always make a shopping list in advance so you know exactly what you need. And most importantly, stick to it. Don’t pick up extra items.

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Never Shop on an Empty Stomach 🍔

Don’t go to the supermarket when you’re hungry. Walking through the aisles with an empty stomach will make everything look more tempting, leading you to buy more—often unhealthy and expensive—products than you planned.

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Do Weekly Groceries 🛒

Stopping by the store every day after work to grab dinner not only costs time but also money. Each visit tempts you to buy items you don’t really need. By doing your groceries once a week, you’ll have to think about what you’ll eat, leading you to only buy what’s necessary.

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Think Ahead 🧠

Are you celebrating your birthday soon? Or did you invite friends over for a game night? keep an eye on discounts so you can stock up.

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Compare Stores and Markets ⚖️

In addition to comparing supermarkets, some products are often cheaper at local shops, like Turkish or Asian grocery stores. You can also find cheaper products at farmers markets lik, fruit, and fish, and enjoy a nice day out at the same time!

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Eat with Others

Not only is it more fun, but it’s also cheaper: eating with others. Cooking for one person is always more expensive than cooking for several people.

If you live alone, invite a friend or family member over for dinner. Another option is to cook for multiple days. This saves time, as you don’t have to cook every day, and allows you to make larger portions.

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Grassfeld: Categorize Your Spending

Want to see how much you spend on groceries each month? Use Grassfeld. The app automatically categorizes your expenses, so you can see how much you’re spending on your weekly groceries. You can also track whether your spending has increased or decreased over time. This way, you know exactly where your money is going.