Finding enough room in the budget to buy your own groceries can feel like an exercise in futility lately.
Pinning down low prices on everyday purchases like pantry staples and perishables like fresh meats can be tricky.
According to a recent survey from YouGov, themost popular grocery storein the United States is actually 7-Eleven.
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That left us with the following five popular chains that sell groceries for cheap.
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Which Grocery Stores Have the Cheapest Prices?
This is what we found when we looked in late June 2023.
And the cheapest grocery store is …
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Just dont forget to bring your own bags.
Walmart
Youd expect Walmart, home of rollback prices, to beat out other smaller grocery chains.
And this national behemoth almost manages it with the second lowest grocery prices.
Checkhereto find an Aldi store near you.
Food 4 Lesshas a similar warehouse-style approach where you bag your own groceries.
If you like spicy food, dont miss out on the Mexican deli and meat departments.
7 Grocery Shopping Tips to Find Affordable Groceries Near You
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Check Weekly Ads to Find Cheap Groceries
Shop the sales to snag special prices, promotions and seasonal incentives.
Stick to store brands as much as possible to keep grocery costs low.
Need a bunch of canned goods?
Swing by a grocery outlet that offers dented cans at a discount.
Kaz Weida is a senior staff writer at The Penny Hoarder covering saving money and budgeting.
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