WITH inflation affecting all aspects of the daily lives of Americans from clothing to food to shelter, trying to find ways to save is more important than ever.
A TikTok influencer took the guess work out of who has the best savings by visiting Walmart, Aldi and Lidl to compare prices to see who was the cheapest.
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Gabby, who goes by gabbygetsitdone on TikTok, shared with her 78,000 followers, a recent shopping comparison.
She started off by making a list of basic items.
Then, she walked the aisles at Walmart, Aldi and Lidl.
All three are have stores nationwide and are known for their discounted prices.
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Who's the cheapest?
Gabby had 17 items on her list to compare.
This is what she found:
- Hot dogs
- Aldi: $2.49
- Walmart: $2.97
- Lidl: $2.84
- Deli turkey
- Aldi: $2.45
- Walmart: $2.48
- Lidl: $2.29
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- Orange juice
- Aldi: $2.09
- Walmart: $1.74
- Lidl: $2.09
- Sliced cheese
- Aldi: $1.75
- Walmart: $1.84
- Lidl: $1.75
- Milk
- Aldi: $1.58
- Walmart: $1.71
- Lidl: $0.83
- Yogurt
- Aldi: $0.32
- Walmart: $0.31
- Lidl: $0.35
- Chili beans
- Aldi: $0.49
- Walmart: $0.58
- Lidl: $0.58
- Kidney beans
- Aldi: $0.49
- Walmart: $0.58
- Lidl: $0.58
- Diced tomatoes
- Aldi: $0.46
- Walmart: $0.48
- Lidl: $0.46
- Pancake mix
- Aldi: $1.59
- Walmart: $1.68
- Lidl: $1.68
- Pasta salad
- Aldi: $0.99
- Walmart: $1.00
- Lidl: $0.99
- Chocolate chips
- Aldi: $1.29
- Walmart: $1.74
- Lidl: $1.29
- Gummy bears
- Aldi: $0.99
- Walmart: $1.84
- Lidl: $1.09
- Carrots
- Aldi: $0.89
- Walmart: $0.98
- Lidl: $0.88
- Hot dog buns
- Aldi: $0.79
- Walmart: $0.88
- Lidl: $0.85
- Flatbread
- Aldi: $3.25
- Walmart: $2.10
- Lidl: $2.29
- Sandwich thins
- Aldi: $1.69
- Walmart: $2.98
- Lidl: $1.49
- Aldi total: $23.60
- Walmart total: $25.89
- Lidl total: $22.33
Lidl came in the cheapest at $3.56 less than if you bought the items at Walmart.
Gabby's comparisons
Gabby found that most things were the exact same prices at all three or very close in price.
She found the only major difference to be milk.
Gabby said Lidl had a half-gallon of milk for only $0.83.
When you look at Gabby's list, you can also see a significant difference in the price of flatbread which was about a dollar more at Aldi versus Walmart and Lidl.
Prices will always vary between stores as chains set their own, plus time-limited offers will have an impact too.
Yet chains also follow each other closely to compete, which means you shouldn't be surprised if certain products cost the same.
Shopping at Aldi and Lidl
Aldi and Lidl are known for their low prices, weekly specials and store finds.
The national chains carry name brands, as well as their own local labels.
Like other stores, including Walmart, both have seasonal items and home goods.
Products and availability will vary by location.
How to cut grocery costs
There are a number of tips to follow to slash your grocery shop every single time, including meal planning and using coupons.
Combine the two and you'll find yourself saving even more money.
It's also important to shop around so you're getting the best deals.
If you're on a low income, you may also qualify for food stamps - more recently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
SNAP households are expected to spend about 30% of their own resources on food.
Depending on your income and household size, the maximum monthly benefit amount is $250 for a single-person household while a household of four can get up to $835.
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