15 Overpriced Supermarket Items You’re Wasting Money On

Stop wasting your money on these overpriced supermarket items. Compared to the amount you’re getting when you buy them with today’s prices, you’re simply wasting your money on them.

Groceries are expensive and it’s gotten worse in the last few years. Some of our favorite products have increased so much in price that they’re no longer worth wasting money on.

Eggs

In the last few years eggs have skyrocketed. The average price for a 12 pack of eggs is around $5. Depending on the area you live in here, those prices can be even higher. Eggs used to be a cheap way to feed the family, but that’s not the case anymore.

Instead of buying eggs from the supermarket, get them locally from farmers who may be able to give you a better deal.

Velveeta Mac an Cheese

If you’re a fan of mac and cheese, you’ve probably noticed the high price of the Velveeta brand. If you’re feeding a large family and have a tight budget, that name brand box of mac and cheese is something you’re going to want to skip.

To help save you money, go with an off brand or make your own macaroni and cheese at home.

Name Brand Cereal

Name brand cereal has always been sort of expensive, but over the years that price has jumped quite a bit. Most cereal has gone up in price but to save you money, the generic versions are still cheaper and taste just as good.

Steak

With the price of steak, it’s impossible to enjoy if you’re working with a budget. Ribeye for instance, can be around $20 -$25 each, if not more, which is outrageously expensive.

It could cost you up to $100 just to feed a family of 4 and that’s not even counting the side dishes.

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Batteries

The supermarket is the worst place to grab a pack of batteries. Shop around and even check online to get batteries instead of buying them from the supermarket.

Chips

Say goodbye to the snack chips. Chips were fairly higher in price than most snacks to begin with but today, they’ve skyrocketed to be nearly $6 a back in some areas. Between the higher prices and shrinking amount you get, they’re just not worth buying anymore.

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Cheese Dip

Those glass jars of cheese dip and the small tin cans are less affordable than they’ve ever been. Averaging a price of $5-$6 for a jar plus the cost of snacks that go with them are just a waste of money.

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Deli Meat

Getting sliced turkey, ham, and other meats from the deli is just wasting money. It’s often a few dollars higher than the pound of sliced meat you’ll get from the cooler section of the supermarket.

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Box Rice Meals

Making a simple package of rice used to be a good way to get an inexpensive and quick side dish on the table. Today, the easy boxed rice sides and meals have doubled in price.

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Fresh Produce

Fresh produce is another supermarket item that seems like has skyrocketed. Instead of buying fresh, you’re better off going with the frozen generic brands. With frozen, you can always get out how much you need and put the rest back in the freezer for next time.

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Bacon

Bacon has always been a bit more on the expensive side but these days it’s almost impossible to get affordably when you’re feeding a family.

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Beef Jerky

Our most popular brands of beef jerky snacks have become so expensive that it’s just not worthy buying anymore. The costly snacks are so high priced you’re better off making your own or getting them from a local butcher.

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Bakery Muffins

While bakery muffins are a quick snack or breakfast you can pick up, you’re wasting money on them. You can make your own at home for a fraction of the cost and store them for the week.

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Summer Sausage

Summer sausage used to be an affordable snack you could pair with crackers or use for your charcuterie boards. Today, they’re expensive and cost more than most other meats making them a snack that’s no longer worth buying.

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Soda

The one supermarket item that tops them all when it comes to being overpriced is the soda. It’s nearly doubled in cost with a 12 pack of canned soda costing nearly $13. Skip the soda and go with healthier options, you’ll be glad you did!

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Living on a tight budget for groceries is hard, but skipping these overpriced supermarket items will help you save money. It’s also a great way to eat healthier.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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