One of the biggest temptations college students face is the inclination to buy their meals from fast food chains instead of from grocery stores. While grabbing a quick bite to eat between classes may be faster, taking the time to prepare homemade meals is definitely healthier and cheaper. Another hurdle college students need to overcome is figuring out which stores to shop at to get the most bang for their buck. For this article, I have compiled a list of 8 essential foods and how they are priced at several stores*:
Save A Lot: $3.69
Walmart: $5.34
Giant Eagle: $6.29
Don't be fooled by words like "save" or "dollar." ALDI is the clear winner for college students and any other frugal adults. In addition, the same items that would only cost $12.30 at ALDI would cost $22.49 at Giant Eagle. We hope this little experiment debunks some of the myths surrounding grocery shopping and motivates you to begin buying healthier and less expensive food. For more inspiration, check out these easy tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in college!
*Prices are for store locations in Northeast Ohio.
1. A dozen eggs
ALDI: 68 cents
Save A Lot: 75 cents
Giant Eagle: 89 cents
Dollar General: $1.25
2. A gallon of milk
ALDI: $1.99
Giant Eagle: $1.99
Save A Lot: $1.99
Dollar General: $2.00
Walmart: $2.39
3. A loaf of white bread
ALDI: 85 cents
Save A Lot: $1.19
Walmart: $1.47
Dollar General: $1.50
Giant Eagle: $2.98
4. A pound of bananas
ALDI: 42 cents
Save A Lot: 43 cents
Giant Eagle: 55 cents
Walmart: 59 cents
5. A bag of chips
ALDI (Clancy's): 89 cents
Walmart (Lay's): $2.48
Save A Lot (Snyder): $2.50
Dollar General (Lay's): $3.00
Giant Eagle (Lay's): $3.49
6. Bottled water (24 pack)
ALDI (PurAqua): $2.29
Save A Lot (Crystal): $2.39
Walmart (Great Value): $2.68
Dollar General (Clover Valley): $2.95
Giant Eagle (Purified Water): $3.29
7. Romaine hearts lettuce (3 pack)
ALDI: $2.49
Walmart: $3.46
Giant Eagle: $4.49
8. A pound of boneless chicken tenderloins
ALDI: $2.69Save A Lot: $3.69
Walmart: $5.34
Giant Eagle: $6.29
Don't be fooled by words like "save" or "dollar." ALDI is the clear winner for college students and any other frugal adults. In addition, the same items that would only cost $12.30 at ALDI would cost $22.49 at Giant Eagle. We hope this little experiment debunks some of the myths surrounding grocery shopping and motivates you to begin buying healthier and less expensive food. For more inspiration, check out these easy tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in college!
*Prices are for store locations in Northeast Ohio.
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