Last month a new Super Target opened up near my house. I love shopping there, but wondered if I get a better deal there than at Super Wal-Mart. The only way to find out was to price compare, so that's exactly what I did last Sunday (Nov. 16th).
If you know the regular prices of your ten most common purchases at local stores, then you'll really know when to stock up when something goes on sale.
Wal-Mart is not as convenient as Target, but if I'm driving by the Wal-Mart, why not stop to take advantage of the savings? On my ten items, Wal-Mart was $2.13 or 4.3 percent cheaper. Not worth driving far out of my way, but If I'm in the neighborhood, I'm happy to save $2.13.
What I learned more than anything is that shopping around is a lot smarter than just stopping at the supermarket. At Super Target instead of the regular supermarket, I save $7.41 cents on my 10 items. At Super Wal-Mart, I save $9.54
(And I forgot to mention, if I clipped coupons, which I do, I would have saved another $6.00! So clip coupons!)
You may not like the same things I do, but if it helps even a little, I thought I'd post my findings.
Soy Milk
Regular grocery store: $3.59
Super Target: $3.04
Super Wal-Mart: $2.78
Morningstar Farm Veggie Burgers
Regular grocery store: $3.99
Super Target: $2.99
Super Wal-Mart: $3.32
Parkay Spray Margarine
Regular grocery store: $1.99
Super target: $1.57
Super Wal-Mart: $1.46
Generic Egg Product (like egg-beaters)
Regular grocery store: $3.99
Super Target: $3.94
Wal-Mart: $3.44
Iams Dog Food: (17.5 lb bag)
Regular Grocery store: $22.99
Super Target: $18.79
Super Wal-Mart: $18.78
Febreeze, extra strength or pet odor (for the Iams eater in the household)
Regular grocery store: $3.29
Super Target: $3.89
Super Wal-Mart: $2.50
Cascade Complete liquid dishwashing detergent (4.68 lb)
Regular grocery store: $7.49
Super Target: $6.54
Super Wal-Mart: $6.64
Kraft dressing
Regular grocery store: $2.68
Super Target: $2.445
Wal-Mart: $2.50
Quaker high fiber instant oatmeal
Quaker weight control$ 3.79
Super Target: $3.99
Wal-Mart: $3.64
Celestial Seasons Tea
Regular grocery store: $2.99
Super Target: $2.19
Super Wal-Mart: $2.18
