Budget Groceries Under $100 a Week: save $1.28 by splitting the shop
Budget Groceries Under $100 a Week came to $52.53 at Aldi, the cheapest store that could supply the whole basket. Buying each item wherever it was cheapest saved a further $1.28.
White Sandwich Sliced Bread 650g×2
Aldi$4.78
Full Cream Milk 2L
Aldi$3.39
Cage Eggs 700g
Aldi$5.00
Rolled Oats 750g
Aldi$2.98
Pasta Spirals 500g×2
Aldi$1.78
Jasmine Rice 1kg
Aldi$2.99
Chopped Tomatoes Canned×2
Coles$1.90
Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 420g×2
Aldi$2.18
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Coles$2.80
Carrots 1kg
Aldi$1.49
Woolworths Onion Brown Bag 1kg
Woolworths$2.50
Brushed Potatoes 2kg
Aldi$3.99
Cavendish Bananas Loose
Aldi$4.49
2 Star Beef Mince 500g
Aldi$6.49
Tasty Cheese Block 250g
Aldi$4.49Every item at all 4 stores
| Item | Coles | Woolworths | Aldi | IGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white bread 650 g · × 2 | ||||
| full cream milk 2 L | ||||
| eggs 12 pack | ||||
| rolled oats 1 kg | ||||
| pasta 500 g · × 2 | ||||
| jasmine rice 1 kg | ||||
| diced tomatoes 400 g · × 2 | ||||
| baked beans 400 g · × 2 | — | |||
| frozen mixed vegetables 500 g | ||||
| carrots 1 kg | ||||
| brown onions 1 kg | ||||
| potatoes 2 kg | ||||
| bananas 1 kg | ||||
| beef mince 500 g | ||||
| tasty cheese 250 g |
Prices collected on 20 October 2026 from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA.
What the basket costs
| Store | Total | Items found |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi | $52.53 | all 15 |
| Coles | $58.58 | all 15 |
| Woolworths | $61.66 | 14, 1 missing |
| IGA | $68.05 | all 15 |
A store that could not supply every item is not directly comparable — a smaller basket is naturally cheaper.
The bigger saving
Buying each item at whichever store sold it cheapest came to $51.25, $1.28 below the $52.53 at Aldi — the cheapest shop that could actually fill the basket.
Every item
| Item | Cheapest | Store |
|---|---|---|
| white bread | $4.78 | Aldi |
| full cream milk | $3.39 | Aldi |
| eggs | $5.00 | Aldi |
| rolled oats | $2.98 | Aldi |
| pasta | $1.78 | Aldi |
| jasmine rice | $2.99 | Aldi |
| diced tomatoes | $1.90 | Coles |
| baked beans | $2.18 | Aldi |
| frozen mixed vegetables | $2.80 | Coles |
| carrots | $1.49 | Aldi |
| brown onions | $2.50 | Woolworths |
| potatoes | $3.99 | Aldi |
| bananas | $4.49 | Aldi |
| beef mince | $6.49 | Aldi |
| tasty cheese | $4.49 | Aldi |
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Frequently asked questions
Is $100 a week groceries realistic in Australia in 2025?
Yes. This 15-item basket covering a week of staples costs $52.53 at Aldi and $58.58 at Coles. Even at IGA, the most expensive store we checked, the total is $68.05. So $100 gives you real headroom for extras, fresh produce, or a second week's pantry top-up.
Which supermarket is cheapest for a budget grocery shop in Australia?
Aldi is cheapest for this basket at $52.53 for all 15 items. That's $6.05 less than Coles ($58.58) and $15.52 less than IGA ($68.05). CHOICE's June 2025 quarterly report reached the same conclusion across a broader set of stores.
Is it worth splitting your grocery shop between Aldi and another supermarket?
Probably not for most households. Buying each item at its cheapest store saves $1.28 compared to doing the whole shop at Aldi. Unless you already drive past both stores, the time and petrol cost more than the saving.
Does Woolworths stock all the items in a standard budget grocery list?
Not always. In this basket, Woolworths didn't stock baked beans, so its $61.66 total covers only 14 of 15 items. You'd still need to grab baked beans elsewhere, which makes Coles or Aldi a cleaner one-stop option for the full list.