15 Items at Aldi That Should Be on Every Retiree Grocery List
People approaching retirement age or those already amid retirement might struggle to save money on necessities like groceries and clothing. Prioritizing health while maintaining a practical budget scares many people, especially in a market with outlandish produce prices. Those living on a fixed amount of money for the rest of their lives can express fear related to grocery inflation. However, the godsend supermarket, Aldi, swoops in to slash prices, allowing retirees and customers of any age to save money while nurturing their health. These items are Aldi’s must-buys.
1. Eggs
Eggs fuel the consumer with protein and choline, a nutrient that fights off memory loss and cognitive decline. Other egg benefits include heart, eye, and mental health improvement thanks to their beneficial makeup. A dozen large eggs from Aldi’s starts at $2.65 and maxes out at $5.49, still cheaper than the average market price of a dozen eggs. Missouri holds the lowest average market price of eggs at $4.24 a dozen, and Hawaii has the highest price for a dozen eggs at $9.73.
2. Cheese
A block of cheddar has never been better. A pound of crumbled feta to top off that avocado toast. A sprinkle of blue cheese on top of a salad. Who doesn’t like cheese? A block of cheddar cheese at Aldi costs $1.95, and the sliced variation of the sharp cheddar (11 slices) costs $1.65. The block and slices come in the same amount (8 oz), though the sliced option wicks 30 cents off the net price. At the beloved southeast grocery store, Publix, an 8 oz. bag of cheddar costs $3.53, almost double the price of Aldi’s selection.
3. Spices
Add some pepper to that chicken, and throw in some rosemary with the potatoes. Can you pass the salt? What about the paprika? With Aldi’s extensive spice selection, you can curate the recipes that sat marked in your cookbook for ages. Aldi’s spices all cost $1.25, which is less than spices at other grocery stores for premium seasonings. Target’s spice smorgasbord ranges from $1.19 to $4.99. Quit spending $4 on organic oregano shavings when Aldi’s spices replicate the same taste for a better price.
4. Butter
If you’re a part of the population still consuming butter, Aldi is the best market for cow-churned cream. Aldi’s pure Irish salted butter starts at $3.59 for an eight oz. container. The most expensive Aldi butter climbs up to $6.99 for a jar of maple-infused spread. Target’s cheapest butter, a foul-tasting canola oil heavy spread, costs $2.19. Popular brands of butter at Target – Kerrygold, Land O’ Lakes, and Country Crock – enter the market at $3.69 and reach $6.39.
5. Fruit
Aldi’s fruit pricing compared to other grocers shocks customers. Where Aldi charges $0.16 for one banana, Publix asks for $0.32. A pack of ripe strawberries costs an Aldi customer $2.09, whereas a bag of the same red fruit costs $2.49 at Walmart. One six-oz. plastic container of blackberries sells for $2.85 at Aldi and $4.41 at Publix. Retirees can get their fruit fixings without sacrificing their favorite berries.
6. Coffee
Buying a caffeinated drink to stay awake eats away at a budget. Buying a coffee machine to craft homemade drinks saves time and money. Some retirees spent their entire lives drinking coffee to get through their workday. They become so accustomed to the habit that they continue to drink the Joe well into retirement. However, they don’t realize the amount spent on a simple cup of coffee. Let’s compare Aldi’s coffee bean prices with those sold at Walmart. Here’s an example: a ten oz. The Cafe Bustelo package costs $4.25 at Aldi and $4.34 at Walmart. The slight price difference greatly affects a chronic coffee drinker’s budget. At Walmart, a jar of medium classic roast goes for $0.28 cents per oz.
7. Vegetables
Aldi’s vegetables share a reputation with Aldi’s fruit – quality, affordability, and tastiness. What’s your favorite vegetable? A green you wish to eat with every meal? A cucumber? An Aldi’s cylindrical cucumber sells for $0.65. At Walmart, that vegetable sells for $0.72. You’re not a fan of cucumbers? That’s okay. How about an excellent old-fashioned pitted avocado? What costs $0.95 at Aldi costs $1.08 at Walmart. Do you favor starches instead of greens? Aldi’s potato stock equals $0.80 per pound of russet potatoes, and Walmart’s equals $0.98 per pound.
8. Condiments
You can never have enough sauces. Mustard, ketchup, honey, ranch, blue cheese, sauces, and salad dressings complement taste, enhancing flavor and turning a normal meal into Michelin-starred cuisine. We’ll examine the popularcondiment ketchup here. Aldi’s slim ketchup selection runs for $0.05 per oz., with an organic option going for $0.11 an oz. Walmart’s brand of ketchup comes to $0.06 cents per oz. and $0.11 for the organic option, too.
9. Bread
I know, I know. The healthier option to encase a sandwich lies in lettuce wraps. But come on. Who prefers combining meat, cheese, and veggies with a leaflet of romaine over hearty bread? Aldi’s loaf of wheat bread costs $1.39 or $0.07 per oz. vs. Walmart’s contender of $1.97 or $0.09 per oz. An authentic, fresh baguette equals $1.49 or $0.16 per oz, at Walmart.
10. Milk
In today’s climate, many people consume milk alternatives due to dietary restrictions or preferences, though many stick to the original dairy drink. Milk drinkers add a glass of vitamin-D-infused liquid to dinners, eat with desserts, or mix into baked goods for ideal texture. A half gallon of 2% cow milk costs $2.15 at Aldi and $2.99 at Publix. Aldi’s customers pay $2.59 for a 64 oz. container of almond milk compared to Publix’s $3.29 price.
11. Oil
What do you use to cook with? If you answered with canola or olive oil, you had better scrape your grocery run to the local supermarket and head to Aldi’s for monumental savings on oil. A 48-oz. bottle of vegetable oil rings up at $4.15 on Aldi’s conveyor belt. The same container at Publix rings up for $5.59. For the healthier, lighter option, olive oil, the best deal at Aldi reveals itself as a 17-oz. bottle for $6.05. Publix’s optimal option translates to a 17 oz. bottle for $9.89.
12. Trash Bags
I use trash bags to transport laundry between my house and the laundromat, to store trash, of course, and for donation bags. The function doesn’t lie solely in garbage. The downside of trash bags is their frequent disposal. Given their usage, you don’t want to opt for a weak bag but a sturdy, affordable option. Aldi has just the sale for you. A lavender, or fresh-scented, assortment of 40 bags costs $5.99. Over at Publix, a 22 count of unscented trash bags costs $6.59. A 45 count of Publix trashbags costs $8.99.
13. Tissues
Kids are back in school, which means sick season is upon us. Stock up on tissues for the rest of the year with a bulk buying stop at Aldi. A two-ply box of 144 silky napkins costs customers $1.49 at the discount market vs. Publix’s competition of an 85-count box running for $2.19.
14. Sugar
Whether you fancy a sprinkling of brown sugar over your oatmeal or prefer to add confectioner’s sugar to your sweet treats, Aldi has the sweetest deals on sugar. A four-pound bag of granulated sugar, perfect for baking, costs $3.25. Publix’s brand of sugar costs $4.29 for a four-pound bag. A 32 oz. container of brown sugar costs $2.09 at Aldi. Meanwhile, Publix prices a 32 oz. brown of light brown sugar at $3.49.
15. Crackers
What do you snack on when chips upset your tummy, and you can’t stomach another fruit or vegetable? Crackers. These crisps come in various textures and flavors, appealing to every snacker’s preference. A 16 oz. Pack of stomach-settling saltines fares for $1.89 at Aldi and $2.99 at Publix. The buttery, though butterless Club crackers-style crunch costs $3.25 at Aldi and $5 at Publix for the name brand.
Data pulled from Aldi, Publix, and Target
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