50 People Show How Much Groceries Cost Where They Live (New Pics)

Many of us would be lying if we didn’t say thatbudgetinghas been on our minds. Especially these past few years. It certainly feels like nearly everything has gotten much, much more expensive. And if the price offoodmakes you wince at the store checkout, you’re not the only one.Ther/whatsinyourcartcommunity invites people to share photos of their shopping carts and baskets, along with the price. We’ve collected some of the most interesting ones, mainly from the United States, to show you just how (in)expensive groceries can be in some places. Scroll down to check them out!This post may includeaffiliate links.

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510 Ksh $3.93 Local Market, Kenya

$109 In Groceries: Naknek, Alaska

$106.08 At Aldi, Midwest

The r/whatsinyourcart subreddit has been around for roughly 7 years now. In that time, the wholesome group has grown to 34k members from all around the globe. The founder and head moderator of the online community, u/JackalAbacus, once said that they didn’t expect the group to hit even 1k subscribers.Sharing one’s shopping cart is a pretty good way to show what kind of person you are. Others can instantly tell what your dietary habits are like,how thriftyyou are, and how large your budget is. It’s a very different kind of vulnerability than many of us are used to. (And we suspect some of us would feel embarrassed to share how many snacks and little treats we need just to keep going!)

Sharing one’s shopping cart is a pretty good way to show what kind of person you are. Others can instantly tell what your dietary habits are like,how thriftyyou are, and how large your budget is. It’s a very different kind of vulnerability than many of us are used to. (And we suspect some of us would feel embarrassed to share how many snacks and little treats we need just to keep going!)

$192 USD In Wisconsin, Includes 48 Pounds Of Meat

Aldi - Florida $78

$51.08 Aldi Wisconsin

There’s a whole legion of macro-level factors why groceries have become so darn expensive over the past half-decade or so. The Covid-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and rising global instability have had a knock-on effect on product costs in many parts of the world.Meanwhile, extreme weather damaged crop yields in some parts of the world, while some businesses used the opportunity to raise prices for better profit margins.

Meanwhile, extreme weather damaged crop yields in some parts of the world, while some businesses used the opportunity to raise prices for better profit margins.

Kroger - Midwest $31.43

When You Eat Mostly Veg And Produce $76

$18.26 At Sprouts In Alabama

Supply chain issues and inflation have been buzzwords that we’ve been hearing practically non-stop on the news and on social media.Many families have had to adjust their spending habits. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who didn’t make budget adjustments as prices ballooned. However, things might be changing for the better. Hopefully, for good.

Supply chain issues and inflation have been buzzwords that we’ve been hearing practically non-stop on the news and on social media.

Many families have had to adjust their spending habits. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who didn’t make budget adjustments as prices ballooned. However, things might be changing for the better. Hopefully, for good.

$117.43 At Safeway In Alaska (Used The App For Massive Savings)

Just Moved Out On My Own. First Grocery Haul For Some Staples. $90

6973 Ksh ($52.87) Naivas, Nairobi Kenya

CNN reportsthat grocery prices actually fell in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recent data, prices dropped (an admittedly not-so-dramatic) 0.2% from March to April 2024.While it might not sound like a huge deal, progress is still progress. If the trend persists, it should make many American shoppers feel more confident about the economy. And who doesn’t like their cash doing more for them than before?

While it might not sound like a huge deal, progress is still progress. If the trend persists, it should make many American shoppers feel more confident about the economy. And who doesn’t like their cash doing more for them than before?

Am I Silly For Being Excited About Only Spending $119 On This?!

It’s Friday Night Babyyyyy! Total $22

$193.18 At Aldi, Southern California

Meanwhile, if you zoom out a bit, you’ll realize that grocery prices are still 1.1% higher than a year ago. Though, to be fair, that’s still lower than the surge of inflation, which rose 3.4% over those same 12 months.

$18 At Boston Haymarket

$145 At Kroger

Walmart - 11.29

$50.86 At Aldi’s In The Us

$299.00 At Costco. I Feel Robbed

Would Love To See More Grocery Hauls On Here So, Here’s Mine! $50 At Walmart

Apple prices were down significantly in the US. They cost 12.7% less when compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, eggs, which were notoriously overpriced in recent years, also got cheaper. They’re 9% less costly compared to last year.However, you can’t say the same about every grocery item.

However, you can’t say the same about every grocery item.

$130. This Will Feed Me For The Week

Just Under $60 At Walmart (Saratoga Springs, NY)

$35 At Aldi, Ne Ohio

For instance, the wildfires in Texas have made beef costs soar. Uncooked beef roasts now cost 10.1% more. Meanwhile, hot dogs are up 7.1%, and uncooked beef steak will set you back 6.5%.

$118 - Whole Foods Nc

$70 United Grocery Outlet

$130.30 Whole Foods, Md

Generally, if you want tosaveon food costs, you should be willing to do a bit of shopping around. Check out your local supermarkets, markets, and mom-and-pop stores. See what discounts they offer.Buying food in bulk, on discount, focusing on seasonal items, and eating even slightly less red meat are all good ways to save some cash.

Generally, if you want tosaveon food costs, you should be willing to do a bit of shopping around. Check out your local supermarkets, markets, and mom-and-pop stores. See what discounts they offer.

Buying food in bulk, on discount, focusing on seasonal items, and eating even slightly less red meat are all good ways to save some cash.

$20.71 At Super King Market In Socal

Bay Area, Ca Produce Only Haul $51.10

$90 San Francisco, Ca

What are your thoughts on grocery prices these days, Pandas? What tips would you give someone who’s new to cutting costs and budgeting? How do you keep food costs down? What’s your fave go-to budget meal?

$106 Aldi New York