It’s a chaotic time in the global economy right now. Many people are worried about rising costs, extra expenses, and food affordability. But if you think it’s just you and your neighbors who have it bad, think again.
If you’ve ever been curious about what people around the world buy at their local supermarkets and what they end up paying, we’ve got you covered. We are featuring the freshest posts from the ‘What’s In Your Cart’ global community, whose members share photos of their groceries, along with the price tag. Some of the hauls are depressing, while others are quite impressive. Scroll down to satiate your curiosity.
#1 200 Canadian Dollars At Costco
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#2 Sainsbury’s – 2 Weekly Shop – 2 People – £168.25
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#3 £183.40 From Asda & Lidl For Me And My Wife :)
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Changing your spending and eating habits can be particularly tough. Not only are people generally resistant to change (don’t worry, that’s normal), but it also feels unfair to pay more for less. And many folks also tend to rely on small treats to keep their spirits up in tough times. But (some of) those tasty treats are what you’ll likely have to give up as food prices spike and you have to rebalance your budget.
There’s also the question of feeling shame for having to change how you eat.
Depression-era, recession-era, and wartime recipe content creator Kiki Rough recently told NPR that she has seen many people struggling with food costs at her day job, ranging from entry-level workers to corporate executives.
#4 £48 For Basic Necessities
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#5 Independent Bakery In Yorkshire, £20.20, Family Of 4
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#6 Happy To Be Criticised!! A (Nearly) Weekly Shop Waitrose £295.46
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According to Rough, what matters the most here is changing your mindset and how you see your relationship with food insecurity.
“I honestly think that the most practical tip is giving yourself a mindset shift, because I know a lot of people right now who have shame about where they are in their lives, their financial situations, down to the food that they have access to. You need to not be ashamed that we are in a difficult economy.”
#7 Aldi UK – £42 Weekly Shop For 2 People
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#8 Tesco UK £220
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#9 Aldi UK, £65.07, 2 Adults
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Meanwhile, grocery industry analyst Phil Lempert told NPR he expects frugal grocery practices to stick around.
“People are using shopping lists more than ever before. People are shopping more online, because they can compare prices easier. People are tired of getting ripped off on food prices.”
The expert added that Gen Z and millennial shoppers tend to care less about supermarkets’ “bells and whistles,” unlike the members of older generations.
“We’re never going to go back to shopping the old way,” Lempert noted.
#10 £160 Tesco Shop
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#11 Sainsburys £25, Uni Student
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#12 Waitrose £33 For One Week (One Person, M/22)
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There are, broadly speaking, two main ways to adapt to financial instability. The first is to earn more. Ask for a raise or a promotion. Apply for better-paid jobs. Do part-time work or turn a hobby into a side hustle.
The second is to spend less. Cut back on necessary expenses. Dine out less, order less takeaway, and cook more food at home. Reduce food waste by only buying what you need and actually eating it.
But of course, always remember to focus on nutrition. Spending less on food is not an option if you’ll end up sacrificing your and your family’s health.
#13 £56 Weekly Shop For 23yo Student
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#14 M&s, 2 Adults 1 Toddler, 10 Day Shop, £167
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#15 Munchies..£52.09
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The BBC suggests that you buy store cupboard ingredients when they’re discounted. You can make quite a lot of basic recipes using dried foods (pasta, rice, noodles, oats, etc.) and tinned and bottled goods.
In the meantime, you can replace many frozen foods like fish, meat, vegetables, and fruit with frozen goods.
#16 £50 Weekly Shop For 4 Bloke
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#17 ~£62 Tesco Shop For 1 Student, 1.5 Weeks
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#18 £158.42 → £48.45 At Waitrose Tonight — Yellow Sticker Timing Paid Off (And £91 Flowers For £5!)
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Meanwhile, premium cuts of meat can be expensive, so you can opt for cheaper sources of protein instead.
For example, beans and chickpeas are delicious and nutritious. Furthermore, cheaper cuts of meat can be nutritious, too.
And be aware of seasonal ingredient price fluctuations. Buy what’s fresh and local. And shop around for deals in your neighborhood.
#19 £39 From Lidl (Rabbit Not Included)
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#20 Boyfriend’s Cart When I Ask Him For A “Lil Treat”. What Does This Say About Him? Price Wise Maybe Around £40
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#21 This Week’s Grocery Haul – North Carolina, $212
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The ‘What’s In Your Cart’ subreddit recently celebrated 10 years of being active on the internet. Currently, the community unites 115k grocery shopping enthusiasts from around the globe.
This group is a place for people to share photos of their shopping carts and baskets before checkout, as well as pics of their grocery hauls.
#22 UK – Waitrose – Weekly Shop For A Couple – £98.63
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#23 Single Mum + 13 Year Old Son – £152 Asda 🇬🇧 (2 Weeks-Ish)
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#24 Tired Uni Student – Sainsbury’s UK, £7.67
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The moderators warn that nobody should excessively criticize internet users for their shopping choices.
“Opinions on junk food, vegan food, meat, or any other topic are generally not appropriate here. Opinions are welcome, but anything framed as an attack on the poster or overly rude is not.”
#25 What Does My £30 Tesco Shop Say About Me?
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#26 £21.99 Asda Shop
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#27 Sainsbury’s £6.04
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Tell us what you think and what your own grocery shopping experience has been like, Pandas.
How has your grocery budget changed in recent months? How have your shopping habits shifted, and what products are you cutting back on, if any?
What are your go-to food budgeting tips that you’d be happy to share with us and your fellow readers?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
#28 22.37£ Waitrose
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#29 Tescos £56.21 22f Uni Student That Can’t Cook
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#30 Tesco £66, Young Couple For The Week
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#31 My Family Doesn’t Understand Why I’m So Excited For This. So Thought I’d Find My People- Sainsbury’s
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#32 Ocado UK £202.23
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#33 UK England Iceland Shop Single Person For 2 Weeks £119.73
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#34 Part 2- My Family Doesn’t Understand Why I’m So Excited For This. So Thought I’d Find My People- Same Sainsbury’s A Week Later
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#35 Single Mum + 13 Year Old Son – 🇬🇧asda £186 (2 Weeks-Ish)
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#36 Total £1.06 From Sainsbury’s!
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#37 £20.68 Weekly Shopping At Lidl
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#38 Tesco Shop For One Person, £35.65 With Clubcard
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#39 UK, Aldi, 1 Female Living Alone £50
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#40 UK Single Person For 2 Weeks Iceland Shop £123.58
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#41 Weekly Shop, Student, £37.33
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#42 Single Adult, Lidl, £20
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#43 Community Pantry Shop UK 1 Adult 2 Teens £2
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#44 Total £2.10 From Sainsbury’s
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#45 1 Weeks Shop, £160 For Me And My Wife
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#46 Weekly Shop For 1 Adult And 1 Tortoise, £34.63
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#47 Waitrose £19.26
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#48 Weekly Aldi Food Shop, Single Woman, £14.46
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#49 Single Female, Monthly Shop, Ocado £119.52 (With £20 Voucher)
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#50 1 Week Shop For 1 – Aldi £72.97
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#51 £98 Student Shop, Tesco, For About 1.5 Weeks
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#52 Farmers Market, £87.85, 1 Person For 1.5 Weeks
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#53 Aldi, First Shop For New Flat 1 Person £48
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#54 100(Ish) Items, £50.50 From Asda, UK
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#55 2 People, One Week+ As Some Batch
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#56 £196.34 – 1 Person 31f With 3 Cats
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#57 £41.08 From Asda For 1 Person, 1 Week
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#58 Butchers Meat Delivery,4-6 Weeks For 2 Adults & 1 Teen £108
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#59 Uni Student £22.80 For 1 Week
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#60 2x Uni Students For One Week – £64 From Sainsbury’s
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#61 My Grocery Shop As A 16yo – £35.80
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#62 M&s £71 For 2 Adults For 2/3 Days
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#63 M&s Weekend Shop – £111
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#64 Single 27 Year Old Girl, UK. £48.74 At Asda, Should Last Me Two Weeks Easily
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#65 £20 Of Processed Junk As A Uni Student LOL
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#66 £30 One Week For One Person
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#67 £30 From Home Bargains And Iceland
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#68 £2 At A Church As I Live In Assisted Housing As A Student !!!!
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#69 £10.60 Aldi Manchester UK
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#70 37(M) UK 🇬🇧 Weekly Sainsbury’s Shop – £49.30
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#71 Community Pantry £2 Donation. UK Feeding 1 Adult 2 Teenagers
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#72 16 Quid From Lidl, Sorted For A Week
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