Everyone is looking at ways to reduce their bills right now, and that includes with the weekly grocery shop. For many of us that means shopping around to find the best bargains at different stores.
04.07.2022 - 19:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A woman who has done her big food shop at ASDA for years was left dumbstruck when she decided to switch to Aldi. The woman decided to visit Aldi instead of ASDA in the hopes of her shopping being cheaper - but she couldn't have been any more wrong.
Emily Sleight, a writer at our sister site the Liverpool ECHO, says she wanted to do her big weekly food shop at Aldi in the hope that it would be cheaper than her regular supermarket, ASDA.
But when Emily reached the checkout, her total was higher than she had originally expected. Here's what she had to say:
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Is it me, or does Aldi always seem super busy? I guess you could say that's a good thing as it proves just how popular the store is, but it's a little irritating when you just want to get your shopping done and leave.
It could be because I decided to go to Aldi after 5pm, a time where everyone is dashing to get their bits after work (me included) but it didn't ruin my experience completely. Upon entry, I found myself being drawn to the fresh flowers section with a bunch of lillies on sale for less than £3, but I didn't let the temptation get to me (though it was a bargain).
As I passed the meat section I was amazed at the sheer choice on offer. The meat section at my local Aldi was absolutely huge, but unfortunately, prices were still pretty steep.
A box of fresh chicken breast (approximately four big ones) would set me back almost £6, which I found absolutely mind-blowing. I was always under the impression that Aldi meat would be cheaper, but perhaps I was wrong.
It wasn't until I checked the Asda website that I realised the same box of chicken from Asda was ever so slightly
Everyone is looking at ways to reduce their bills right now, and that includes with the weekly grocery shop. For many of us that means shopping around to find the best bargains at different stores.
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